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Apprentice Funeral Arranger Hearnden - Smith & Daughters Funeral Directors

Your role will be to assist with general office duties, inputting information on our client database with regards to funerals. Liaising with clients, ministers, doctors, crematoriums and churches with regards to making funeral arrangements for our clients. Showing clients into chapel of rest and care of the deceased.

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Closing date: 10 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £9,879.74

    Overtime paid if required to be carried out

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday - Thursday 9am-5pm Friday 9am-4.30pm

    Total hours per week: 39.5

  • Expected duration

    12 Months

  • Possible start date

    13 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    05 Jan 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Intermediate
    Level 2 (GCSE)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000117570

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Arranging funerals, liaising with clients authorities to make funeral arrangements 
  • Inputting information onto our client database, taking phone calls and general office duties and office assistance together with keeping the office well maintained 
  • Preparing the deceased and showing clients into the chapel of rest  

 

 

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • The qualification will be Funeral Team Member Level 2
  • Functional skills maths and English - Level 1
  • Training would be held at our Hatch End and Harefield offices by our team and a tutor on site 1 day per month and online

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

  • To gain a full-time role within the company over the long term, potentially assist with expansion

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Presentation skills, Administrative skills, Number skills, Team working, Creative, Patience

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths and English (Grade 3) Desired

Things to consider

You will be working with the deceased and there may be some lifting involved but we use equipment and at least two persons when doing so where possible.

About the employer

Hearnden-Smith and Daughters, is a family run company, with a small dedicated team of staff and looking to expand our team

Employer

Hearnden - Smith & Daughters Funeral Directors

Address

274 UXBRIDGE ROAD

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HA5 4HS

Contact

Mrs Suzanne Hearnden-Smith

suzanne@hearnden-daughters.co.uk

+447813766716

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Training

Training provider

HIT TRAINING LTD

Apprenticeship standard

Funeral team member

Level 2 (GCSE)

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