Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate and committed Funeral Director to join our team based in Bridport, with duties also covering our Axminster Branch. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, working alongside our team and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community, to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence.

Working Hours

8.45am - 5.00pm (or as required)

Flexibility outside of these hours is essential for early start / late finish / out of hours chapel visits, emails, telephone calls etc. and assistance with evening / weekend telephone cover, when required.

Duties will include but are not limited to:

- Arranging and conducting funerals both in the office and in clients' homes.

- Arranging, coordinating and overseeing all aspects of Funeral services and interments of Ashes including liaising with officiants, venues, printers, caterers, gravediggers etc.

- Responsible for the preparation and filing of legal documents, to allow the funeral to proceed.

- Collection and preparation of the deceased,

- Liaising with hospitals and care homes

- General office administration duties including answering telephone calls.

- Limited on-call out of hours rota to include evenings, weekends and holidays for the company and on behalf of H. M. Coroner.

- In hours removals into our care for the company and on behalf of H. M. Coroner.

- Assisting clients with Funeral Plan enquiries and arrangements. As an FCA-regulated company, if you are considered for this role, you will be asked to provide your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding. Passing the FCA accreditation and being DBS checked are essential requirements for this role.

- Engagement in the local community, clubs etc.

- Marketing of businesses within the local community.

- General tidiness of work environment (including outside).

- Joint responsibility of admin support staff, FSOs and bearers.

- Use of Funeral software.

- Waste management and recycling.

- Assistance to our Monumental Mason (if required).

- Digging of Ashes Graves when required

- Health & Safety awareness and completion of training

- Golden Charter - completion of mandatory training

- Completion of Health & Safety paperwork, as required

Essential Requirements

- A proven track record of experience as a Funeral Director

- A full UK driving licence.

- Smart appearance at all times.

- Physically fit as heavy lifting will be involved.

- Commitment to delivering a Funeral service at the highest standards.

- Someone who will share our family values and who is dedicated to helping families.

- Good computer and communication skills.

- Accuracy and attention to detail.

- Residing in the Bridport area.

- Ability to lead and motivate team members.

- Ability to follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to legal and company regulations.

- Confident working independently.

- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 34,500.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person