Cemeteries & Bereavement Services Manager

Torfaen County Borough Council; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a Cemeteries Manager to lead Bereavement Services at Llwyncelyn Cemetery, Cwmbran, delivering a compassionate, professional and efficient cemetery service for residents across the borough.

The role requires strong leadership, oversight of burials and memorials, accurate records, and budgets, with site visits and collaboration with funeral directors and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• The role requires significant experience in bereavement or cemetery services.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential.
• Ability to support staff, maintain high standards of service delivery and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage Bereavement Services and cemetery operations across the borough.
• Oversee burials and memorial management, maintain records and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with burial legislation, health and safety requirements and industry best practice.
• Regular in-person attendance at the Llwyncelyn site and visits to other cemeteries.
• Collaborate with Funeral Directors, Memorial Masons and other stakeholders to deliver a professional service.

Job description

Torfaen County Borough Council is seeking a Cemeteries Manager to lead Bereavement Services at Llwyncelyn Cemetery, Cwmbran, delivering a compassionate, professional and efficient cemetery service for residents across the borough.

The role requires strong leadership, oversight of burials and memorials, accurate records, and budgets, with site visits and collaboration with funeral directors and stakeholders.