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Position: Senior Funeral Director Location: Selim Smith Funeral Directors covering Cheltenham area Job Type: 38.33 Hours per week Salary: £33,000 per annum We are looking for a compassionate and committed Senior Funeral Director to join our team at Selim Smith , as someone who takes pride in supporting families with care and professionalism. You will play a key leadership role in overseeing funeral arrangements, guiding and developing your team, and building strong relationships with local partners and the wider community to ensure every service is delivered with respect and excellence. Why This Role Matters... As a Senior Funeral Director, you will be responsible for team performance, development, and operational leadership, supporting the Cluster Manager in achieving business objectives. This role ensures consistent compliance, client satisfaction, and staff excellence, fostering a culture of empathy, professionalism, and continuous improvement. Your Impact and Responsibilities... As a Senior Funeral Director, you lead by example, guiding families with empathy and professionalism, while supporting your team to do the same. You'll spend around 70% of your time delivering and overseeing services, and the rest managing the day-to-day operations of one or more branches, including the team. You'll be responsible for ensuring high standards of care, training, service delivery, and local marketing, creating a culture where your team is proud of the work they do and families feel informed, respected, and looked after. As a Senior Funeral Director, you will: • Deliver complex funeral arrangements with professionalism - ensuring all funeral arrangements are respectful, appropriate, and reflect the client's wishes • Oversee branch standards and ensure timely, high-quality care of the deceased • Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota (including nights/weekends) to support families - providing out of hours support, including dignified collection and transfer of the deceased into care. • Lead on recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews, undertaking regular 121's • Ensure back-of-house teams have responsibilities, and ensure seamless scheduling and service coordination • Support the Cluster Manager in overseeing branch performance, audits, and compliance processes • Identify service gaps and recommend improvements to processes and training • Take responsibility for ensuring funeral plan banks are replenished • Ensure all team members are Funeral Plan Consultant (FPC) trained. Skills and Knowledge... • Comfortable leading and motivating a team to uphold the highest standards of professionalism, presentation, and service delivery. • Empathetic, service-oriented, and committed to excellent client outcomes • Understanding of the nature of the role and is prepared to assist families whenever needed, ensuring continuous care and operational effectiveness. • Able to follow strict procedures, maintain accurate records, and ensure adherence to legal and company regulations. • Confident working independently and thrives on delivering results. • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and on-call. • Understanding of operational efficiency, service offerings, and financial considerations within the funeral industry. What We Offer... • Professional development: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue a qualification through our apprenticeship programme. • Bonus Potential: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements. • Private Medical Cover: You'll have access to comprehensive Bupa private medical cover, because looking after you is part of how we care. • Life Assurance Cover: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family's future. • Health & Wellbeing Programme: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing. • Holiday Allowance: Start with a generous leave entitlement of 30-33 days per year, inclusive of Bank Holidays. • Pension Scheme: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement. What are the next steps? If this sounds like the right role for you and you're ready to bring care and professionalism to an essential service, click the 'apply' button. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through the next steps. About Us We are Dignity, one of the UK's oldest and most trusted funeral providers, with over 200 years of history, 570 branches, and 46 crematoria across the country. From launching the UK's first funeral plan to helping shape modern regulation, we have led the way in supporting families with care, compassion, and professionalism. We are now building the UK's leading end-of-life company. As part of the Dignity Group, we also operate Farewill, the country's most prominent will writer and one of the UK's top probate providers, giving families support not just at the funeral, but before and after as well. Today, we are over 4,000 people across the UK, all driven by the same goal: to care for families with compassion andmake the UK a world leader in end-of-life care. Here to help, whenever you need. FCA Statement Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to upholding the highest standards, which we achieve by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience, and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be asked to provide your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR). Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement We know that diverse teams make better decisions, build better products, and create a more inclusive and better place to work. Whoever you are, wherever you're from, and whatever your life looks like, we'd love to hear from you. And if there's anything you need to make the process more accessible, please let us know. Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate, and no fees will be payable. We reserve the right, depending on the number of applications received, to close or extend the closing dates for positions. Therefore, we recommend submitting your application as early as possible. TPBN1_UKTJ

Join a fast-growing business supplying long-term, national clients! If you thrive in a B2B environment, love building relationships, and want a career with structured progression and great earning potential - this could be the perfect role for you. What Youll Get: Competitive salary up to £30K + uncapped OTE Monthly performance-related bonuses Exposure to national clients and long-term contracts Christmas shutdown Clear routes for progression and personal development Ongoing training and one-to-one sales support Friendly, collaborative, team-first working culture What Youll Need: Proven B2B sales or telesales experience Excellent communication skills and confident phone manner Target-driven mindset with strong organisational skills Proficiency with CRM systems and pipeline management Nice to Have: Experience selling services into compliance, facilities, or health & safety sectors Background in account management or outbound lead generation What Youll Be Doing: Engage with new and existing clients nationwide to develop strong, long-term relationships Create tailored proposals and quotes, presenting solutions that meet client needs Close sales confidently while ensuring exceptional customer service Maintain and update CRM data with accurate contact details, activity logs, and order records Follow up on all leads and communications in line with company procedures Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth delivery and client satisfaction Meet achievable daily KPIs including call volumes, talk time, and conversion rates Support the Business Development Executive and Commercial Director with lead follow-ups and client visits where needed Interested? Send your most up-to-date CV to Ellie at i2i recruitment today! Our mission of Making Recruitment Personal also means making recruitment fair. As a result, we are committed to reviewing every application with a sense of diversity and inclusion. We strive to personally connect with each applicant, but due to current circumstances, this is not always possible. If you haven't received a response within 5 working days, please understand that your application has not been successful on this occasion. TPBN1_UKTJ

Project Specialist Leading the delivery of Ambitious Agri-Environment Agreements Just Farm has an immediate vacancy in our Office team. We are looking for empathetic, analytical individuals who are passionate about helping Farmers and Landowners to deliver the latest and most appropriate Environmental funding schemes. This position has the opportunity to develop into a senior role. We are a fast-growing business based in the heart of the Cotswolds. At Just Farm we are challenging the status quo, striving to serve client's best needs and become the go to service provider for all Farm and Environmental Performance. As a team we are quietly confident, efficient, accurate and excellent communicators, helping clients maximise their potential. Responsibilities • Develop a leading knowledge of the core DEFRA annual payment schemes including Higher Tier Stewardship and Sustainable Farming Incentive Schemes., • Plan and work to achieve targets through the delivery of multi faceted projects; enabling the submission of Applications and Claims, leveraging tools such as Client Relationship and Project Management systems., • Collaborate with Client Managers and Directors to build strong and lasting relationships with clients by demonstrating a highly organised approach to Project Management through timely communication, attention to detail and problem solving., • Develop the role and service using initiative and by supporting the Operations Manager; refining and, where appropriate, proposing improvements to internal processes for operational excellence., • Degree level education: showcasing the ability to become a subject matter expert and present complex concepts., • Proactive Team Player: Demonstrating the ability to work in a tight knit team, championing colleagues and driving towards a shared goal., • Operate in a results driven, outcome focused environment: Owning a target and controlling the outcome, for both workload and personal objectives., • Great Communication Skills: Effective communication skills are essential, both in terms of listening and understanding the client's ambition, but also the ability to influence decisions and present value propositions. This is a full-time position. The successful Candidate will work from our office near Bourton on the Water, Gloucestershire and be required to live within 40 minutes driving time. Package Excellent salary and structured KPI bonus package, to reflect experience. Regular access to our business mentor and leadership coach. If your experience meets our criteria and you are looking to join a great team and grow your career, please apply within. Applications In strictest confidence, with CV and covering letter, to; Edward Earnshaw, Managing Director (References may be contacted, only after first interview) Closing date: 27th November 2025 You can also apply for this role by clicking the Apply Button.