Funeral Services Manager at Co-op

Position Funeral Services Manager
Posted 25 May 2026
Expired 24 Jun 2026
Company Co-op
Location Taunton | GB
Job Type Full Time

Job Description:

Latest job information from Co-op for the position of Funeral Services Manager. If the Funeral Services Manager vacancy in Taunton matches your qualifications, please submit your latest application or CV directly through the updated Jobkos job portal.

Please note that applying for a job may not always be easy, as new candidates must meet certain qualifications and requirements set by the company. We hope the career opportunity at Co-op for the position of Funeral Services Manager below matches your qualifications.

Job Description

Closing date: 27-05-2026

Funeral Director

£29,776 per annum (£15.27 per hour) plus benefits

Full time 37.5 hours per week, Working Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm - as part of this role, you’ll also be part of the on call rota 1 week in every 8 weeks working Monday - Sunday 8am - 8pm

Taunton, TA2 7PW


 

No experience needed.

Please note all positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties – the amount of contact will differ dependant on role applied for.

Typical duties include but are not limited to preparation, transportation, and personal care of the deceased to be carried out with professionalism, dignity, respect and adherence to health and safety standards.

Please carefully consider your comfort levels with these responsibilities before applying.


 

We’re looking for an empathetic and commercially minded person to join the Co-op Funeralcare team. 


 

You don’t need industry experience. If you have great people skills, and a real commercial focus, you could be perfect for this role. 


 

At Co-op Funeralcare, we provide a caring and compassionate service when families need it most. As a funeral director, you’ll be right at the heart of that service. You’ll balance your time between managerial and business tasks, and building strong, trusting relationships with clients. 


 

At the Co-op, you’ll be part of something meaningful. Join us today.


 

What you’ll do


 

• make sure client needs, service levels and KPIs are met

• be clients’ main point of contact; supporting and guiding with the help of the wider team

• support funerals – conducting the ceremony, leading the team and carrying the deceased when necessary

• make sure all regulated work, including funeral planning appointments, is referred to a ‘certified colleague’ 

• build and maintain relationships with the team, clients and the community 


 

This role would suit people who have


 

• a commercial mind-set and experience in a managerial role

• a true customer focus and a real passion for delivering a great service

• the ability to capture intricate detail and make sure it is reflected in the service we deliver 

• compassion, understanding and empathy, and the ability to keep a cool head under pressure

• a UK manual driving licence 


 

Why Co-op? 

 

At Co-op, we’re owned by our members. And because we’re owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a movement. We’re an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we’re powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you’ll also receive:


 

• 30% off Co-op branded products in our food stores all year-round 

• 10% off other brands in our food stores all year-round 

• discounts on other Co-op products and services 

• 23 days holidays (pro rata, rising with service)  

• a pension with up to 10% employer contributions 

• access to our Employee Assistance Programme which offers confidential advice and support on anything you’re struggling with, 24 hours a day

• access to virtual GP and free eye tests

• endless career development opportunities including apprenticeships

• friendly, supportive team and the knowledge that you make a huge difference to your community

• access to Stream - a money management app that gives you access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it 


 

Building an inclusive work environment 

 

We’re building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.

We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.

We’re proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we’ll support you.

Learn more about our recruitment process at Your Co-op Application Journey and our inclusion commitments at Diversity and inclusion at Co-op

As part of your application you’ll need to complete an online assessment. It will take you around 20 minutes to complete this test.

If you’re successful in your application, we’ll perform some background checks as part of our pre-employment screening process. These will include a DBS (disclosure and barring service) and adverse media checks, and an occupational health questionnaire (to ensure you are fit to perform the role). We’ll also check your social media activity on platforms like Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

Any offer of employment made will be conditional upon the completion of pre-employment screening checks. 

 

Job Info:

  • Company: Co-op
  • Position: Funeral Services Manager
  • Work Location: Taunton
  • Country: GB

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