Cemeteries & Bereavement Services Manager

St Albans City & District Council; St Albans; Híbrido; GBP 44.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

26.5 days annual leave + bank holidays

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Staff Parking Permit

Professional fees reimbursement

Development and training

Discounted gym memberships

Discounts via online platform

Descripción de la vacante

St Albans City & District Council is seeking an experienced Cemeteries Manager to lead the Cemeteries Service across three cemeteries and four closed churchyards. You will drive operational delivery, ensure regulatory and safety standards, manage budgets and contracts, and shape the Council’s Cemeteries Strategy.

The role emphasizes compassionate engagement with bereaved families, stakeholder liaison, and continuous service improvement in a local government setting.

Formación

• Experience working with bereaved families and a compassionate approach.
• Experience in managing cemeteries is preferred.
• A-Level or equivalent; ICCM Diploma desirable with development support.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee operational management and strategic development of the Cemeteries Service.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance and financial/budget management.
• Monitor contracts and oversee grounds maintenance, grave preparation contracts.
• Lead health and safety across all cemetery sites and staff.
• Engage with communities, stakeholders, and volunteers to deliver services.

Conocimientos

Bereavement experience

People management

Stakeholder engagement

Educación

A-level or equivalent

ICCM Diploma desirable

Herramientas

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Descripción del empleo

St Albans City & District Council is seeking an experienced Cemeteries Manager to lead the Cemeteries Service across three cemeteries and four closed churchyards. You will drive operational delivery, ensure regulatory and safety standards, manage budgets and contracts, and shape the Council’s Cemeteries Strategy.

The role emphasizes compassionate engagement with bereaved families, stakeholder liaison, and continuous service improvement in a local government setting.