Customer Service Advisor / Engagement Assistant (Full-time)

St Helens, UK (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level2+ years expPermanent

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end frontline service delivery for families and consumers, balancing in-person Park responsibilities with empathetic digital engagement to guide bereavement journeys and coordinate services with multiple stakeholders.

  • Park-facing service delivery and operations coordination to uphold the client service promise.
  • Compassionate consumer support across telephone, email, and digital channels throughout the bereavement journey.
  • Cross-team collaboration with Marketing, Engagement and Park teams to drive timely, personalized responses in CRM.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Deliver the highest standard of professional and compassionate customer service to families, visitors, Funeral Directors and celebrants.
  • Provide reassurance and support to families during highly emotional and sensitive periods, ensuring every interaction is handled with empathy, dignity and respect.
  • Greet customers warmly and ensure all enquiries are managed accurately, professionally and sensitively.
  • Ensure consistent delivery of our ā€œClient Service Promiseā€ and GreenAcres ā€œWay of Workingā€.
  • Liaise with families, celebrants, Funeral Directors and suppliers to coordinate services and ensure all arrangements are delivered to a high standard.
  • Assist with hospitality requirements during services, including refreshments and catering arrangements.
  • Consult with grounds teams to ensure burial and ashes plots are prepared appropriately prior to family arrival.
  • Support the smooth running of Park operations and deputise for the Deputy Park Manager or Park Manager where required.
  • Transport documentation or materials to local crematoria where necessary.
  • Provide compassionate support to consumers throughout their bereavement journey through telephone, email and digital communication.

Requirements

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Driven to providing exceptional customer service, with at least 2-3 years of customer service experience.
  • A passion for supporting our families and community, always showing empathy and respect.
  • Computer literate/data entry – (training will be provided on our internal systems).
  • Full (Manual) Driving Licence required.

Preferred

  • Experience: 2 years (preferred)
  • 2-3 years of customer service experience
  • A passion for supporting our families and community, always showing empathy and respect.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within the bereavement sector, supporting families through some of the most important and emotional moments in their lives whilst promoting sustainability and GreenAcres’ natural approach to memorialisation.
  • Supportive work environment and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Exceptional holiday entitlement - 33 days inclusive of bank holidays
  • Enhanced Pension 6% Employer & 3% Employee
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Employee Healthcare Plan
  • Company Sick Pay
  • Bicycle to Work Scheme / Home and Tech Scheme and discounts at retailers
  • Free parking on site