Funeral Director - Full time (Permanent) in York

£29,776 per annum (£15.27 per hour) plus benefits. Full time 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm - as part of this role, you'll also be part of the on call rota, with flexibility to meet clients' needs up to 8pm. No experience needed. If you have great people skills, and a real commercial focus, you could be perfect for this role.

At Co-op Funeralcare, we provide a caring and compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you’ll be right at the heart of that service. You’ll balance your time between managerial and business tasks, and building strong, trusting relationships with clients.

• Make sure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met.
• Supporting and guiding with the help of the wider team.
• Support funerals – conducting the ceremony, leading the team and carrying the deceased when necessary.
• Make sure all regulated work, including funeral planning appointments, is referred to a ‘certified colleague’.
• Build and maintain relationships with the team, clients and the community.
• A commercial mind-set and experience in a managerial role.
• A true customer focus and a real passion for delivering a great service.
• The ability to capture intricate detail and make sure it is reflected in the service we deliver.
• A UK manual driving licence.

We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. Benefits include:

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round.
• ~10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round.
• Discounts on other Co-op products and services.
• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service).
• A pension with up to 10% employer contributions.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day.
• Access to virtual GP and free eye tests.
• Endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships.
• Friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community.
• Access to Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.

We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.