Funeral Director

5 days ago

Abingdon, United Kingdom Jeroen den Hartog Photography & Image Processing Full time

Funeral Director (12 month FTC) at Jeroen den Hartog Photography & Image Processing Location: Oliver and James Funeral Directors, Abingdon Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week, 12-month Fixed Term Contract Salary: £29,644 per annum About the Role We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at Oliver and James. You will oversee funeral operations, ensuring every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life’s most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you will also play an important role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead and conduct funeral services in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner Support families with empathy and guidance throughout the funeral process Coordinate with arrangers, operatives, ministers/celebrants, and venues to ensure smooth execution of services Ensure funeral vehicles, staff, and ceremonial elements are prepared and meet required standards Oversee funeral logistics on the day, including timings, team direction, and venue setup Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent Uphold health and safety, compliance, and professional standards at all times About You Experienced in funeral service operations and conducting funerals Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased in varying circumstances Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential) Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and on‑call duties as required What We Offer A meaningful role supporting families when they need it most Full training and development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy Uniform and all necessary equipment provided 30–33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays Company pension, employee assistance programme, and life assurance Next Steps If this sounds like the next step in your career and you’re ready to support families and lead with professionalism, simply hit the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your life looks like, we’d love to hear from you. If there’s anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. FCA Statement We’re regulated by the FCA, so some roles may be subject to background checks. Application Information We reserve the right, depending on application numbers, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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