Job Description

Senior Funeral Director 32,400 per annum M L Williams Funeral Directors - Ayr - Permanent Full Time

About Us

We offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care and are proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family. Together, we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.


Our people are key to our success, they bring a wealth of experience from both inside and outside the Funeral industry and, as an organisation, we really know what it means to work as a team. But, don't take our word for it, see what our people say about working for Funeral Partners.

The Opportunity

Compassionate and professional, our Senior Funeral Directors are responsible for making sure everything goes smoothly on the day. They act as the senior role model for all Funeral Directors in the area. Inducting and training as well as supervise, arrange and conduct funerals, ensuring that funerals meet the requirements of the client and are compliant with the company's policies and procedures.


They will be conversant with and offer the full range of products and services available. Be conversant with local customs and practices within the local community (all denominations and faiths) and work within the community on charity and fundraising tasks.


Assist with administration, operational duties, recruitment (internal and external) and training as required. Maintain a high standard of personal appearance. Be responsible for the appearance, speech and conduct of staff both during and after funerals. Deal with client complaints together with your Manager. Ensure branches are maintained to the highest standard of presentation and repair. Communicate ideas that you feel would benefit the client and the business. Lead by example and act as an ambassador for the company at all times.


Being a Senior Funeral Director can be an opportunity to make a real difference to families during a difficult time in their lives, and there is a chance to progress into other roles such as Operations or Area Development Manager, with the right skills and determination. To learn more about this important role, go to our Careers page.

What We Offer

Working in one of our local Funeral Partners' Branches you'll enjoy the satisfaction of working within a small local team alongside the all the benefits of a much larger national company. We have family friendly policies and can offer flexible working as well as:

Comprehensive training for all our roles and opportunities to achieve industry recognised qualifications. Full uniform Opportunities to work within the local community Reward and recognition scheme Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project groups Employee assistance service

In addition to your salary, you will also receive:

23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service - plus bank holidays An opportunity to join our Annual Reward Scheme Life Assurance Pension Family and friends discounts Christmas vouchers Cycle to Work Scheme Eye care Refer a friend scheme

About You

You will already have experience of conducting funerals having worked in the funeral industry previously. You will have good knowledge of the funeral process as well as the confidence and credibility to deliver an exceptional experience for every family we work with.


For further information about Funeral Partners, please visit our website

http://corporate.funeralpartners.co.uk/

Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you through the recruitment and selection process, please do not hesitate to contact our HR team on

0118 9406900

or via email hr@funeralpartners.co.uk for any assistance.

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Funeral Partners is the third largest funeral services provider in the UK, with over 240 funeral homes, almost 1000 employees overseeing over 20,000 funerals annually.


Chertsey House, Ground Floor, 61 Chertsey Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5NB

Tel:

0118 940 6900

Fax:

0118 970 4636

info@funeralpartners.co.uk