Funeral Trainer

Share Your Funeral Care Expertise and Inspire the Next Generation

Salary: From £27,000 + tax-free bonus | Location: Remote (with travel in the Southern region) | Role: Funeral Trainer

Are you an experienced Funeral Director ready to take the next step in your career? As a Funeral Trainer with Connect2Care, you’ll have the opportunity to share your knowledge and experience, shaping the next generation of funeral care professionals. This role allows you to stay connected to the sector you’re passionate about while offering the flexibility of working from home, travelling to meet apprentices, and making a real difference in their careers.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Supporting apprentices working in funeral care settings, helping them develop their skills and confidence.
• Creating personalised learning plans tailored to each apprentice’s needs, ensuring they have the tools to succeed.
• Demonstrating how functional skills like maths and English are crucial in funeral care.
• Building strong relationships with employers and keeping them informed about their apprentices’ progress.
• Managing administrative tasks and planning effectively using Google Suite and other systems.

Your typical week will include around 3 days of travel to visit apprentices in your region, with the remaining days spent working from home.

What You'll Need to Bring:

• Demonstrable experience as a Funeral Director.
• Confidence with technology and strong organisational skills.
• Level 2 (GCSE) qualification in English and maths (or a willingness to achieve this).
• A full driving licence and access to your own vehicle for travel within your area.

Why Work With Us?

We invest in your growth so you can continue to inspire and support others. That’s why we provide access to qualifications and development opportunities to help you grow in your role, including an apprenticeship programme to become a trainer.

• A starting salary from £27,000, plus tax-free bonuses when company targets are met.
• 25 days’ holiday (plus bank holidays) and an extra day for your birthday.
• The option to buy or sell up to five extra days of leave.
• A healthcare cash plan, dental plan, employee assistance programmes, and 24/7 GP access.
• Enhanced sick pay and life insurance.
• Reimbursement for mileage and travel expenses.

Why Join Connect2Care?

At Connect2Care, we see the life-changing impact of apprenticeships—not just for individuals, but for businesses and the funeral care sector as a whole. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident and Living Wage employer, committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive.

If you’d like to know more about the role, our approach to flexible working, or any adjustments we can make to support you during the recruitment process, please get in touch at careers@hittraining.co.uk.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check, as we are dedicated to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults.