Area Funeral & Memorial Consultant

We have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Area Funeral & Memorial Consultant. You'll deliver the best end of life care, support and client experience through the arrangement and delivery of funerals, memorialisation, and aftercare services.

You'll need a full UK driving license and access to your own vehicle as this role requires travel to our branches in

• Bognor
• Brighton
• Chichester
• Felpham
• Findon
• Goring
• Hove
• Peacehaven
• Rose Green
• Shoreham
• Uckfield

Flexibility to support other branches may be required.

What you'll get

• Fixed addition of £1,300 per annum
• 31 days leave (pro rata & incl bank holidays) rising to 36 with service
• 20% store discount
• Healthcare cash plan, pension & share incentive plan
• Life Insurance
• EAP (including 24/7 access to virtual GP and annual health check)
• Financial Wellbeing tools
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect

• Make sure funeral arrangements, memorialisation orders and aftercare services are perfect
• Ensure compliance, accuracy and high attention to detail throughout
• Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
• Ensure correct care of the deceased, for example, conducting daily checks and facilitating Reflection Room visits for families
• Be proactive in community engagement initiatives

What we're looking for

• IT literate and a competent user of MS Office
• Excellent communicator with strong organisational abilities and attention to detail
• Can display resilience and be comfortable working alone in branch
• High level of understanding, empathy, and compassion

Training

• Previous experience within the funeral industry is not required as we'll provide full training
• Travel to other sites will be required

About Us

We're an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We're owned by our 300,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of compliance requirements.