Funeral Director
2 days ago
Edinburgh
Position: Funeral Director Location: Barclays Funeral Directors, Edinburgh. Job Type: Full-time, permanent, 38.33 hours per week. Salary: £29,638 per annum We're looking for an experienced and compassionate individual to join our team as a Funeral Director at Barclays Funeral Directors. You'll oversee funeral operations and ensure every service is delivered to the highest standard, while supporting families through one of life's most challenging moments. As a representative of both the local brand and the wider Dignity Group, you'll also play an important role in engaging with the local community and building trusted relationships. Why This Role Matters At Dignity, we believe that every farewell should be handled with compassion, dignity, and care. Your role will ensure that families feel supported, respected, and reassured every step of the way. The Role As a Funeral Director, you'll lead on the day of the funeral, coordinating teams and managing all aspects of service delivery. You will act as a guide for families, a leader to colleagues, and a representative of Dignity's values within your community. As a representative of both your local branch and the wider Dignity Group, you'll help maintain our trusted presence in the community. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and conduct funeral services in a dignified, respectful, and professional manner, • Support families with empathy and guidance throughout the funeral process, • Coordinate with arrangers, operatives, ministers/celebrants, and venues to ensure smooth execution of services, • Ensure funeral vehicles, staff, and ceremonial elements are prepared and meet required standards, • Oversee funeral logistics on the day, including timings, team direction, and venue setup, • Assist with coffin preparation, handling of the deceased, and chapel duties where required, • Provide leadership and mentoring to less experienced team members, • Support with local community engagement and promotion of the brand you represent, • Experienced in funeral service operations and conducting funerals, • Demonstrates excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills, • Calm under pressure with a respectful, compassionate approach to service, • Physically capable of manual handling tasks, including coffin bearing, • Comfortable with direct contact with the deceased in varying circumstances, • Holds a Full UK Driving Licence (essential), • Willing to work flexibly, including weekends and on-call duties as required What We Offer, • A meaningful role supporting families when they need it most, • Full training and development, including Funeral Plan Consultancy, • Uniform and all necessary equipment provided, • 30 - 33 days annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays JBRP1_UKTJ