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Business Leader (Crematoria)

Jeroen den Hartog Photography & Image Processing

Folkestone

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GBP 35,000 - 40,000

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Leader to oversee operations at multiple crematoria. This role is pivotal in ensuring exceptional service delivery and operational excellence, while also engaging with the local community to enhance brand presence. The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, a deep understanding of people dynamics, and the ability to inspire teams. With a commitment to providing compassionate support during challenging times, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in people's lives. Join a dedicated team that values integrity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
BUPA Private Healthcare (Self)
Life Assurance X2 Salary
Comprehensive Sickness Scheme
Free On-Site Parking
Access to Internal Development Schemes

Qualifications

  • Proven leadership experience in a management role.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for team and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee operational efficiency across multiple sites.
  • Manage budgets and ensure value for money in operations.
  • Foster a positive and inclusive working environment.

Skills

Management Experience
People Management
Problem Solving
Stakeholder Management
Commercial Acumen
Agile Leadership

Job description

Business Leader - Crematoria

38.33 hours per week

Location: Hawkinge Crematorium, Folkestone

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 (Dependent on Experience)

Are you a forward-thinking leader with a flair for managing business operations and a passion for helping others?

Business Leaders are at the forefront of our mission to provide comfort and support our families through the end-of-life journey, ensuring excellent service within our crematoria and funeral brands. They lead our teams of funeral professionals, ensuring that every aspect of our operations is conducted with excellence and efficiency. As well as playing a vital role in developing and implementing strategic initiatives to grow brand awareness in our communities.

This Role Would Suit Someone Who

  • Has previous management, supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Comfortable with all aspects of people management: conducting 121s, annual reviews, disciplinaries, managing holiday rotas etc.
  • Acts as a role model to your team, protecting your brand through problem-solving and process management whilst consistently growing your people.
  • Able to influence, build and maintain long-term relationships both within stakeholder management and working within your local community.
  • Is an Agile, well-organised, and motivational leader who can engage, develop and lead individuals to deliver results.
  • Has strong commercial acumen and can understand the importance of pricing, products, promotion, and brand profitability.
  • Full UK Manual Driving License - Occasional travel will be needed in this role.

Here is what a typical day could look like with us:

  • Oversee all sites associated with the Crematorium (i.e., offices, cemeteries, gardens of remembrance, crematorium chapels), ensuring front and back of house operational efficiency.
  • Carefully monitoring a designated budget ensures that value for money is achieved in all circumstances through monitoring and control of expenditure.
  • Continuously embedding a positive, engaging, and inclusive working environment where collaboration is key.
  • Identifying ways to embed your brand within the local community; reviewing ways to continuously improve the services we provide and understand your wider market.
  • Collaborate with your wider teams to improve the development of memorials and all on-site buildings that contribute to creating a better experience for our clients.

We wouldn't be able to provide this integral service without our people. If you'd like to join a compassionate team dedicated to providing dignified farewells and supporting families during their most challenging times - We want to hear from you!

What We Offer To You

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays.
  • BUPA Private Healthcare (Self).
  • Life Assurance X2 Salary.
  • Comprehensive Sickness Scheme.
  • Free On-Site Parking.
  • Access to our Internal Development Schemes.

What are the next steps?

To join us in this role, simply hit the 'apply' button to submit your application and a member of our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch!

FCA Statement

Please note that this role is subject to meeting regulatory requirements. As an FCA-regulated organisation, we are committed to adopting the highest standards and we do this by employing individuals with the appropriate skills, experience and integrity to protect both the company and our clients. If you are considered for a role, you will be providing your permission for us to conduct the relevant checks and assessments that will be carried out during the recruitment and onboarding process. The nature of the checks will depend on whether the role is subject to the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SMCR).

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

Our Vision is to connect with our clients, colleagues, company and communities based on our principles whilst celebrating our differences. We aim to empower leaders and colleagues to seek out and understand new voices and perspectives; to be vocal about inequity and exclusion, and to take decisive, informed and bold action to promote inclusion and belonging.

Any unsolicited submissions from agencies will be accepted as a direct application from the candidate and no fees will be payable.

We reserve the right depending on application numbers to close or extend the closing dates for positions; we would therefore recommend an early application.

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