Funeral Arranger - Part Time

Funeral Arranger – Part Time (20 hours per week)

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, flexible between 08:00‑17:00.

Location:

James Dykes Funeral Service – Newmilns.

Annual salary: £13,219 – £13,500 per annum (from 1 July salary increases to £13,676).

Our Funeral Arrangers play a vital role in guiding families through the whole funeral process. They combine excellent interpersonal and listening skills with meticulous administrative work.

• Support families in planning funeral arrangements.
• Ensure all paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Provide a detailed handover to the Funeral Director to ensure every detail is planned for the day.
• Build strong community relationships and organise fundraising activities for local charities.

• Comprehensive training and opportunities to achieve industry‑recognised qualifications.
• Full uniform and local community engagement opportunities.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Regular feedback surveys and project‑group participation.
• Employee assistance service.

• 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days with service), plus bank holidays (pro‑rata).
• Annual reward scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Pension.
• Family and friends discounts.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Eye care.
• Refer a friend scheme.

Either you have experience in the funeral industry or you are looking for a new challenge. We value the right skills and attributes and provide all the training you need to succeed.

Specifically we look for candidates who are compassionate, detail‑oriented, organised and able to handle difficult situations with sensitivity.

Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues and welcomes applications from individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and membership of any other community.