VacancyTitle: Funeral Arranger - Part Time - (25 hours per week)

Location: Payne & Sons Funeral Directors - Hampden Park, BN22 9NG

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 10:00 to 15:00

Salary: £17,891 to £18,361 per annum (inclusive of a £781.25 per annum Weighting Allowance). Note: In July 2026, salary will increase to £17,875 to £18,344 per annum.

About the role

We offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care and are proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family. Together, we are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession. Our Funeral Arrangers are a very special part of our team; caring and organised, they offer a warm welcome and guide families through the whole funeral process. They couple their incredible interpersonal and listening skills with an eye for detail and accurate administrative skills.

As well as supporting families in making funeral arrangements, Funeral Arrangers are responsible for ensuring all relevant paperwork and documentation is completed accurately and on time. They provide a detailed handover to the Funeral Director to ensure every detail goes to plan on the day.

Our Funeral Arrangers also play an important role within the community, building strong working relationships and organising fundraising activities to support local organisations. This role offers an opportunity to make a real difference to families during a difficult time in their lives.

Responsibilities

• Guide families through the funeral arrangement process with care and professionalism.
• Complete all relevant paperwork and documentation accurately and on time.
• Provide a detailed handover to the Funeral Director to ensure seamless execution of funeral plans.
• Build strong working relationships within the local community.
• Organise fundraising activities to support local organisations.

Requirements

You may have worked in the Funeral industry for many years or be looking for a new challenge. We prioritise the right skills and attributes and provide all necessary training. No specific prior experience is required, but the following skills and qualities are essential:

Skills

• Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Compassion and sensitivity.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Benefits

• Comprehensive training for all roles, with opportunities to achieve industry-recognised qualifications.
• Full uniform provided.
• Opportunities to work within the local community.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Regular feedback surveys and opportunities to join project groups.
• Employee assistance service.
• 23 days annual leave, increasing to 26 days with service, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Life Assurance.
• Pension scheme.
• Family and friends discounts.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Eye care.
• Refer a friend scheme.
• Annual Reward Scheme.