Funeral Director
About this role
Job Advertisement: Funeral Director (Funeralcare)
Recruiting Agency: Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Earlsfield, SW17 0PB, United Kingdom (Candidates must be able to reliably commute)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week (includes participation in the on-call rota)
Salary: £33,188.50 per annum (£17.02 per hour) – inclusive of London Allowance
Closing Date: 29 October, 2026
About the Role
As a Funeral Director, you will be at the heart of providing a caring, compassionate, and professional service to families when they need it most. You will balance managerial and business responsibilities with building strong, trusting relationships with clients. (Please note that positions within Funeralcare can involve direct physical contact with the deceased as part of normal duties, including preparation, transportation, and personal care carried out with dignity, respect, and strict adherence to health and safety standards).
Your key responsibilities will include:
Serving as the main point of contact for clients, offering empathetic support and guidance with the wider team.
Ensuring client needs, high service levels, and KPIs are consistently met.
Supporting funerals by conducting ceremonies, leading the team, and carrying the deceased when necessary.
Building and maintaining positive relationships with clients, team members, and the local community.
What You'll Receive
We believe in supporting our people with fantastic benefits, wellbeing resources, and a supportive, caring work environment:
Competitive Pay: £33,188.50 per annum (£17.02/hr) inclusive of London Allowance.
Financial Flexibility: Access to a money management app giving you flexible access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it.
Colleague Discounts: 30% off Co-op branded products and 10% off other brands in food stores all year-round, plus discounts on other services.
Future Planning: Excellent pension scheme with up to 10% employer contributions.
Health & Wellbeing: 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, virtual GP appointments, free eye tests, and physical/mental health support.
Time Off: Holidays starting from 23 days per year (pro-rata, rising with service).
Career Growth: Endless career development opportunities, including apprenticeships and professional training.
About You
Experience: No prior industry experience is needed! If you bring a commercial mindset and previous managerial or supervisory experience, we will provide all the training you need.
Attributes: You possess a true customer focus, excellent people skills, high attention to detail, and the compassion, empathy, and calmness under pressure required for this meaningful work.
Requirements: You hold a valid UK manual driving licence and are comfortable with the physical duties of the role.