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Trainee Funeral Director
4 weeks ago
**About us**
William Purves Funeral Directors is a trusted company known throughout our local communities for the highest standards of compassionate care. We have been guiding and supporting families through bereavement for five generations. Providing the highest standard of professionalism and a truly distinct service, our business is driven by core values of compassion, dedication, integrity, and respect. The 'William Purves family' today comprises over 100 staff and operates throughout Scotland and across Northumberland.
**The Role**
As a Trainee Funeral Director with William Purves, you will undertake a period of training and familiarisation with all aspects of the funeral trade in preparation to assume a Funeral Director role. You will provide the highest standards of professionalism, care, and service to our communities. You will assist Funeral Directors to conduct funeral services, driving funeral vehicles in cortege and provide a 24 hour on call service as part of a rota system. This role is based in our Oakvale offices.
**Job description**
To undertake a period of training and familiarisation with all aspects of the funeral trade in preparation to assume a Funeral Director role.
Assist the Funeral Directors in all funeral duties required to fulfil client’s instruction
Ensure the funeral fleet is presented to the highest standards of appearance, including regular valet and maintenance
Assist in the identification, removal and transport of the deceased in a dignified, caring and compassionate manner
Develop and maintain business relationships with external parties such as officiants, florists and crematoria staff and to be involved in marketing events.
Participate in an on call rota to maintain a 24 hour service
**Training and Development Commitments**
During your initial year you will complete Emergency First Aid, Grief First Aid and Mental Health First Aid Training. After a successful training period you will progress onto working towards an NAFD Diploma in Funeral Directing.
**Personal values and attributes**
A kind, caring and compassionate nature
Effective communicator and the ability to quickly and naturally establish meaningful relationships with clients and various stakeholders
Previous experience in a customer facing role
Excellent attention to detail
Highly organised with the ability to successfully multi-task and prioritise workload, manage own time effectively and take ownership of projects and tasks
Awareness of client confidentiality, information security and data protection
Driving licence essential
**Salary and benefits offered**
Starting salary £28,000
8% employer pension contribution
Financial Counselling
Group life assurance
33 days annual leave
Cycle to work scheme
Professional and personal development training opportunities
Uniform provided
**Additional Information**
**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent
**Salary**: From £29,120.00 per year
**Benefits**:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 04/03/2024
Reference ID: Oak TFD
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