<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><p></p><h3>The Role</h3><p>As Funeral Director, you'll take overall responsibility for the coordination and delivery of funeral services. From the first meeting to the day of the funeral and beyond, you'll ensure that each family receives a service tailored to their wishes and cultural or religious needs.</p><p>Your duties will include:</p><ul><li><p>Leading funeral services with professionalism and empathy</p></li><li><p>Running pre-funeral briefings and coordinating all aspects of each service</p></li><li><p>Supporting and mentoring colleagues to maintain high standards</p></li><li><p>Liaising with arrangers, care teams, celebrants, and local community contacts</p></li><li><p>Ensuring compliance with all legal and regulatory obligations</p></li><li><p>Assisting with preparation and chapel duties where required</p></li></ul><hr><h3>About You</h3><p>You'll bring both technical expertise and a natural ability to support others. We're looking for someone who demonstrates:</p><ul><li><p>Proven experience in funeral directing and care of the deceased</p></li><li><p>Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills</p></li><li><p>A calm, compassionate, and respectful approach</p></li><li><p>Flexibility to work weekends and take part in the on-call rota</p></li><li><p>Physical capability for manual handling tasks</p></li><li><p>A Full UK Driving Licence (essential)</p></li></ul><hr><h3>What's on Offer</h3><ul><li><p>Salary: £29,638 + Bonus + Commission</p></li><li><p>Generous holiday allowance (30-33 days including Bank Holidays)</p></li><li><p>Life assurance and pension scheme</p></li><li><p>Health &amp; wellbeing programme and employee assistance support</p></li><li><p>Professional development opportunities and career progression within a supportive organisation</p></li></ul><hr><p>If you're an experienced Funeral Director seeking a role where compassion and professionalism truly matter, we'd love to hear from you. Apply confidentially today to explore this opportunity further.</p><p>BBBH34928</p></dd>