Funeral Director

Funeral Director Location: Solent Funeral Services, Lee‑On‑The‑Solent Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week Salary: £29,638 per annum plus on‑call payments We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at Solent Funeral Services. You’ll oversee funeral operations and ensure 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’ll also play an essential role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships. Why This Role Matters This role requires expert knowledge of funeral processes, care of the deceased and legal and regulatory requirements, as well as a deep respect for individuals’ cultural and religious beliefs. You’ll coordinate teams with care, take accountability for delivering services to the highest standard and lead by example every day. Responsibilities Lead funeral services with professionalism and attention to detail Run pre‑funeral briefings to ensure everything is clearly understood and well‑coordinated Offer a consultative approach – helping families explore available options and understand what’s possible Collaborate with arrangers, specialists, FDs and care teams Support the team in managing the diary, resources and records Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased and chapel duties where required Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, sharing learning and taking part in training and development Support local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent – build relationships with care homes, celebrants and local religious and ethnic groups Act as liaison with service and client delivery to ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination Skills and Knowledge Previous experience leading funerals, working with the deceased and supporting families In‑depth knowledge of funeral processes, legal and regulatory requirements 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 Able to work flexibly, including weekends and on‑call A Full UK Driving Licence (essential) What We Offer Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in‑house development programmes or pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme Bonus potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements Life assurance cover: Peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future Health & Wellbeing programme: Employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing Holiday allowance: Generous leave entitlement of 30‑33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays Pension scheme: Contributory pension scheme to help you save for a secure retirement Next Steps If this sounds like the next step in your career and you’re ready to support families and lead with professionalism, hit the ‘apply’ button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end‑of‑life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion and make the UK a world leader in end‑of‑life care. Here to help, whenever you need. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products and create a more inclusive and 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. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions; therefore, we recommend submitting your application early. #J-18808-Ljbffr