Funeral Service Officer in Bognor Regis

We're looking for an empathetic and well-organised individual to join our team at Dillistone & Wraights Funeral Directors as a Funeral Service Specialist (Level One). You'll be the first person families speak to, offering reassurance and support while ensuring every detail is handled with care and professionalism.

Based at our branch in Bognor, you'll take pride in the day-to-day running of the branch, supporting families, ensuring high standards, and building trusted local relationships. To become the arranger of choice in your community, you'll also be trained to provide guidance on Funeral Plans and support with ceremonial duties when required.

Being a Funeral Service Specialist means playing a central part in one of life's most significant moments. It's about guiding people through funeral arrangements with care, introducing them to the support we can offer, and ensuring every detail is taken care of.

As a Funeral Services Specialist (Level One), you will:

• Support families with empathy, professionalism, and attention to detail.
• Arrange funerals that meet family wishes, cultural practices, and legal requirements - arranging funerals with clarity, compassion and precision, offering all relevant products.
• Oversee day-to-day branch operations, including administration and presentation.
• Lead chapel visits, as required, supporting the families with their requests.
• Take accountability for raising awareness of funeral plans and contributing to plan sales within the branch.
• Represent the branch in the local community and contribute to outreach.
• Train in Funeral Conducting to assist with ceremonial duties during peak times.
• Uphold Dignity's standards of professionalism, care, and service.

Experience in customer service, care, or admin (beneficial - complete training is provided). Communication, organisation, and administrative skills - confident with legal paperwork. PC Literate - Able to use a range of IT systems, including Microsoft Office, Outlook and internal databases (training provided). A Full UK Driving Licence (desirable, not essential) - Ability to travel to client homes and local branches is important.

We believe in rewarding our colleagues with a strong, supportive benefits package that helps you feel secure, valued and able to grow.

• Time to recharge - Up to 25 days' annual leave (increasing with service) plus bank holidays, giving you the time you need to rest and reset.
• A little extra reward - Opportunity to earn a yearly bonus of up to £300-£500 in recognition of your contribution.
• Planning for your future - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security.
• Peace of mind - Life assurance cover at 2x your salary to support your loved ones.
• Everyday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.
• Support when you need it - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.
• Learn and grow with us - Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.
• Making work easier - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.

To join us in this role, hit the 'apply' button to submit your application, and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!

Dignity exists to help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country help families say goodbye to the people they love. We're investing in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams, so you can focus on what matters most: being there for families when they need us.

If you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families across Britain through one of the hardest times in their lives, this is a good place to build a career.

Dignity is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities, and some roles may be subject to relevant training, screening, conduct, and regulatory requirements.

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