Funeral Partners Limited
Funeral Director- 12 Month Fixed Term
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Funeral Director – 12 Month Fixed Term
Location: Box Bros Funeral Directors, Blackpool Salary: £30,300 (Full Time) Working Pattern: Monday–Friday, 09:00–17:00
About Us
We deliver a sensitive, professional service to families and pride ourselves on belonging to the Funeral Partners family—setting new standards of excellence in the funeral industry.
Our team brings diverse experience from within and outside the funeral sector, united by our commitment to collaboration. Hear what our colleagues say about working at Funeral Partners.
The Opportunity
Based at Box Bros Funeral Directors (Blackpool), the Funeral Director plays a vital role in ensuring all funeral arrangements run smoothly. This role demands:
- Compassion and professionalism when supporting families during difficult times
- Empathy and delicate attention to detail
- Strong teamwork with Arrangers and Operatives to exceed expectations
Beyond the core duties, there’s meaningful career progression potential, including roles such as Operations Manager or Area Development Manager for those with ambition and dedication.
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What We Offer
Workplace Perks
Joining a local branch of Funeral Partners means:
- Flexibility and open communication within a small but connected team
- Bias-free, supportive workplace policies
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive training and opportunities to gain industry-recognised qualifications
- Full uniform provided
- Local community engagement
- Annual reward scheme
- Feedback surveys and internal project opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme
Additional Perks
- 23 days annual leave (increasing to 26 days after 2 years) + bank holidays
- Christmas vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Eye care
- Life assurance, pension, and refer-a-friend scheme
About You
Essential
- Proven experience conducting funerals (preferably in the funeral industry)
- Strong knowledge of the funeral process and the ability to deliver a exceptional experience for every family
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Look forward to:
- Supporting clients through sensitive, complex situations
- Collaborating with a team to maintain high professional standards
Further insights about Funeral Partners: www.corporate.funeralpartners.co.uk.
Equal Opportunities
Funeral Partners Ltd is committed to fostering equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all communities, regardless of:
- Age, disability, sex, gender reassignment
- Sexual orientation, pregnancy/childbirth
- Race, religion/philosophical belief, or civil partnership status
Need support during recruitment? Contact HR via email: hr@funeralpartners.co.uk or phone 0118 9406900.
Funeral Partners Stats: UK’s 3rd-largest funeral services provider
- 240+ funeral homes across the UK
- ~1,000+ team members
- Over 20,000 funerals facilitated yearly
Address: Kingsway House, 123–125 Goldsworth Road, Woking, Surrey GU21 6LR Contact: info@funeralpartners.co.uk | 0118 940 6900 ( Tel ) / 0118 970 4636 ( Fax )
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