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In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure the smooth delivery of funeral services by expertly managing schedules, resources, and communications across our care centres.\nYou’ll help oversee the logistical flow from first contact to final goodbye, coordinating vehicles, staff, and key documentation - all while maintaining exceptional standards of care and professionalism.\nOur Mission: To help every family in Britain navigate the hardest moments of life with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care.\nOur Vision: The UK's leading end-of-life company, helping 1 in 3 people across the UK to plan for and deal with death.\nWhy This Role Matters\nAt Dignity, we believe that every farewell deserves care, dignity, and respect. As a Diary Coordinator, you’ll be instrumental in making that happen - ensuring everything behind the scenes runs smoothly, so our clients receive seamless service during life’s most sensitive moments.\nThe Role\nThis is a highly responsible and dynamic position that requires strong coordination, problem-solving, and communication skills. You’ll work closely with the wider team to manage schedules and respond to daily operational demands.\nKey Responsibilities:\nCreate and manage rota schedules for fleet and personnel based on funeral volumes\nOversee logistics for removals, funeral bookings, and transportation of the deceased\nCoordinate documentation and liaise with third parties (e.g., doctors) to ensure smooth operations\nAllocate resources efficiently and monitor costs, striving to minimise inefficiencies\nMaintain high standards in Health and Safety compliance across all working practices\nSupport the day-to-day administrative operations\nAbout You\nWe’re looking for someone who:\nIs goal-oriented and committed to delivering results under pressure\nCommunicates clearly, confidently, and compassionately\nCan think critically and solve operational problems efficiently\nHas strong organisational skills and attention to detail\nWorks well independently and as part of a team\nIs comfortable with digital tools and willing to learn new systems\nIs flexible and responsive to the changing needs of the service\nUnderstands the importance of empathy in emotionally sensitive situations\nWhat you can expect from us\nTime to recharge - Accrue up to 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, based on the hours you work, giving you valuable time to rest, recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.\nPlanning for your future - 4% matched pension to help you build long-term financial security.\nEveryday savings and perks - Access to MyStaffShop, our employee rewards platform, offering savings across high street and online retailers, alongside eyecare support, flu jab reimbursement and lifestyle discounts.\nSupport when you need it - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.\nLearn and grow with us - Ongoing training and development, including internal learning pathways and apprenticeship opportunities.\nSupport when you need it - Access to a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health services and confidential counselling.\nMaking work easier - Free on-site parking available at most of our locations.\nWhat Sets Us Apart\nMeaningful purpose - Supporting families through the hardest moments of their lives.\nGrow with us - More career paths and leadership opportunities as our group grows.\nShape the future - Help us become the UK's number one end-of-life provider and see the difference it makes.\nWhat are the next steps?\nIf this sounds like the next step in your career, hit 'apply' - a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch to guide you through what's next.\nWhy Dignity Funeral Directors\nDignity Funeral Directors helps families say goodbye to the people they love with simplicity, dignity, kindness and exceptional care. Every day, our funeral teams across the country support families through some of life's hardest moments. As part of Life Services Group, Dignity Funeral Directors is also part of a wider mission to make end-of-life care more joined up, more supported and easier for families to navigate. Be there when families need you most; with work that matters, a team that supports you, and the training to build a career, whether you've done this before or not.\nDignity Funeral Directors is part of Life Services Group; the group bringing together Dignity Funeral Directors, CMG, Simplicity Cremations, Dignity Legal Services and Farewill. Together, we can support families across more of the end-of-life journey, while each brand keeps the name, identity and community connection people already know. For Dignity Funeral Directors, that means more investment in better training, better support and better tools for our funeral teams.\nYou'll be part of a close-knit team who look out for each other and take real pride in their work. No two days are the same, and the work you do is noticed and valued.\nIf you want a job that is genuinely meaningful, helping families in your community through one of the hardest times in their lives; find your Life's work.\nFCA Statement\nDignity Funeral Directors is part of a group that includes FCA-regulated activities. Some roles may require additional training, screening or regulatory checks, confirmed during recruitment.\nEquality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement\nWe know diverse teams build a better place to work. Whoever you are, we'd love to hear from you - let us know if you need anything to make the process more accessible.\nUnsolicited agency submissions will be treated as direct applications, with no fee payable. 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