Lead Funeral Director — Care, Compliance & Team Growth

Dignity Funerals; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading funeral service provider is seeking a compassionate Senior Funeral Director to oversee arrangements and lead a team in Oxford. The role requires a commitment to quality service and client care, including managing funeral details and compliance with regulations. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. This position offers a comprehensive development plan and attractive benefits, including private medical cover and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Bonus potential

Private Medical Cover

Life Assurance Cover

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Generous holiday allowance

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Comfortable leading and motivating a team to uphold the highest standards.
• Empathetic and committed to excellent client outcomes.
• Understanding of operational procedures and legal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Deliver complex funeral arrangements with professionalism.
• Oversee branch standards ensuring timely care of the deceased.
• Participate in an out-of-hours on-call rota to support families.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Client satisfaction

Regulatory compliance

Operational efficiency

Job description

A leading funeral service provider is seeking a compassionate Senior Funeral Director to oversee arrangements and lead a team in Oxford. The role requires a commitment to quality service and client care, including managing funeral details and compliance with regulations. Applicants should have strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. This position offers a comprehensive development plan and attractive benefits, including private medical cover and a pension scheme.