Cemeteries Operations & Strategy Lead

St Albans Council; St Albans; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

St Albans City and District Council is seeking a capable leader to head the Cemeteries Service, responsible for the three cemeteries and four closed churchyards. You will shape the future of the service and oversee daily operations across all sites.

You will ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, manage the budget and contracts, and oversee cemetery infrastructure, buildings and staff. You will also manage grave preparation contracts and drive the Cemeteries Strategy and long-term

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of three cemeteries and four closed churchyards across all sites.
• Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, and safety across cemetery operations.
• Manage budget, contracts, infrastructure, buildings and staff, including grave preparation contracts.

Job description

St Albans City and District Council is seeking a capable leader to head the Cemeteries Service, responsible for the three cemeteries and four closed churchyards. You will shape the future of the service and oversee daily operations across all sites.

You will ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, manage the budget and contracts, and oversee cemetery infrastructure, buildings and staff. You will also manage grave preparation contracts and drive the Cemeteries Strategy and long-term