Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties – the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for.
Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.
Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.
At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:
A place you’ll belong
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.
Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op
As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.
If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. 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.
Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks.
We reserve the right to remove a vacancy before the scheduled closing date.
Skills Required
- No prior industry experience required
- Commercial mindset and experience in a managerial role
- Strong customer focus and passion for delivering great service
- Ability to capture intricate detail and ensure it is reflected in service delivery
- Compassion, understanding, empathy, and ability to remain calm under pressure
- UK manual driving licence
- Comfort with direct physical contact with deceased as part of normal duties
- Willingness to work 37.5 hours per week, varied shifts (Mon-Fri 8am-8pm) and participate in on-call rota
- Successful completion of pre-employment screening (DBS, adverse media checks) and occupational health questionnaire
What We Do
Owned by you. Right by you.
