Trainee Funeral Director

Are you a caring and compassionate individual looking for a new career opportunity? We are currently seeking a Trainee Funeral Director to join our team in a full time role, to support families in their time of need. Vacancies at our company do not arise regularly and only the most exceptional candidates will be considered. The position requires a high degree of professionalism, integrity and compassion, whilst upholding the exceptional standards of Cliff Bradley & Sons to support families through difficult times.

Funeral directors operate as part of the team in this vocational role, to oversee and carry out all arrangements for families during times of great need. The role is client-centred, requiring a great deal of empathy and sensitivity at all times. Funeral directors are required to liaise with families and third parties to ensure the wishes of the deceased are fulfilled, providing support and the resources required to the family during what can be an incredibly difficult time. Successful applicants will be required to undertake funeral directing qualifications and take part in the on-call rota. Suitability for this role requires the successful applicant to live within a ten minute drive of our head office in Gainsborough.

If you are interested in this role and would like to find out more, please download the job specification in full. To apply, download our application form and send this back to us complete by either post or email, including a cover letter to introduce yourself, comments on why you should be considered for the role, along with a copy of your CV. For those wishing to apply digitally, application forms are also available in Word format, by request. Get in touch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. when returning your completed documents.

The closing date for applications is Thursday 11th September 2024, but this may be extended in pursuit of the right candidate, subject to further notification. All applicants will be contacted in writing prior to shortlisting, with further updates posted on this page in due course. Please do check back. We hope to hear from you soon.

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