Operational Services Administrator
| Posting date: | 12 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £24,570 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (pro rata) plus great benefits |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 26 January 2026 |
| Location: | City Of Manchester, Greater Manchester, M60 0AG |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Co-op Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1062235_1768231839 |
Summary
Operational Services Administrator - Funeralcare
£24,570 (pro rata estimate £12,285) plus great benefits (Work Level 6C)
Part time 18.75 hours per week
Working pattern: Wednesday afternoon, and Thursday and Friday all day
Manchester city centre - in this role you'll work in a hybrid way splitting your time between home and the office (find out more about our hybrid working policy at https://jobs.coop.co.uk/hybrid-working-policy).
We're looking for an Operational Services Administrator to join our Co-op Funeralcare team. In this role, you'll be the main point of contact for clients when they call us, and it'll be up to you to understand their needs and help them plan a funeral or the repatriation of a loved one.
Why this role matters
As an Operational Services Administrator, we'll look to you to be there for our clients when they need our help, support and advice. You don't need previous experience as we provide full training and ongoing support so you'll have all the tools you need for your new role. You'll also benefit from a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme, and discounts on a range of Co-op products and services.
What you'll do
* Answer client calls and queries, providing support and guidance, and advising on the best services to meet their needs and budget
* Work with the wider team to make sure our client needs, service levels, and important metrics are met
* Support various administrative aspects of a Direct Cremation arrangement
* Work with our funeral home network to support clients in accessing the advice and help they need
* Carry-out general administrative tasks (e.g. completing client forms, updating records, and managing funeral-related costs)
* Support business development plans and liaise with third parties
What you'll bring
* A passion for delivering excellent customer service
* Good relationship-building skills, and the ability to communicate with empathy and sensitivity
* Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
* The ability to work flexibly to support clients when they need us most
* Good IT skills (e.g. Microsoft Office and telephone systems)
Why Co-op?
At Co-op, we're owned by our members. And because we're owned by you, we can do right by you. So when you join us, you're not just taking a job, you're joining a movement. We're an organisation that puts people and communities first, and we're powered by purpose. We want this to be a place where you can thrive, so you'll also receive:
* An annual bonus (based on personal and business performance)
* 28 days holiday (rising to 32 with service) plus bank holidays
* A pension with up to 10% employer contributions
* Access to a subsidised onsite gym (at our Manchester HQ)
* 30% discount on Co-op products and 10% off other brands
* Stream - early access to a percentage of your pay as you earn it
* Virtual healthcare including GP appointments, mental health support, nutrition and fitness advice
* 24/7 colleague support service
* Training and support for your development and career progression
* Cycle-to-work scheme
A place you'll belong
We're building diverse and inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve.
We welcome applications from everyone and are committed to creating a workplace where colleagues can feel like they belong, supported by our inclusive policies and the ways we work.
We're proud to be part of the Disability Confident scheme and offer interviews to disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria for a job. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, we'll support you.
Learn more about our recruitment process at jobs.coop.co.uk/apply-process and our inclusion commitments at jobs.coop.co.uk/diversity-inclusion
Please note that we may close applications for this role early.
As part of your application, you'll need to complete an online assessment. This assessment typically takes up to 50 minutes. If you're a current Co-op colleague, this does not need to be completed.