Bereavement Coordinator

7 months ago


Brighton, United Kingdom Southern Coop Full time

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Bereavement Coordinator. You’ll be working in a small close-knit team. No two days are the same, one day you could be delivering a bereavement workshop or study day, and on another day you might be networking with organisations and offering and presenting educational sessions. Working as part of a small team you’ll need to be adaptable, flexible and forward thinking. We work closely to support each other when covering holidays or when sharing new ideas.

As a Bereavement Coordinator you’ll will be out on the road frequently therefore a Full valid UK driving licence and the use of a car is essential. When you’re not out of the office you’ll use this time to carry out research and administrative duties. **We are seeking someone who lives within the East & West Sussex region**.

**Key Experience, Knowledge and Skills**
- Excellent communication and listening skills
- Confident and able to present in front of large groups of people
- A calm and empathic approach
- Well-organised and able to prioritise workload
- Excellent administration and computer skills
- Good networking skills and able to build relationships
- Passionate about learning new skills, and willingness to attend training courses
- Willing to learn all aspects of the funeral organisation, bereavement and counselling skills
- Full valid UK driving licence and the use of a car is essential, as you will be required to travel within our operating area currently; Wiltshire, Dorset, Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Berkshire and Surrey

Previous experience is not required as full training will be given. If you take great pride in what you do and are willing to go above and beyond, this is a great opportunity for you to become part of a unique premier service to our community.

**Qualification(s)**
- Basic counselling qualification is desired
- Level 2 & 3 in counselling is desired

**Company Benefits**

At Southern Co-op we offer a lot more than just a job. As we are completely owned by our 200,000+ members, we put people first. Become part of the family with Southern Co-op, who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.

We can offer you:

- 31 days of annual leave (incl bank holidays) increasing over time to a maximum of 36 days after 10 years’ service.
- 20% discount in stores
- Healthcare cash plan
- Share incentive plan
- NEST pension
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Opportunities to develop your skills through apprenticeships and our own in-house training & development programmes



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