Cemeteries Operations & Support Officer

New Start; Maldon; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Essex County Council is recruiting a Technical Support Officer (Cemeteries) to provide on-site technical and administrative support for the cemeteries and bereavement service. You will ensure compliance, assist with workload coordination, and respond to enquiries from customers, funeral directors, and contractors, while upholding health and safety and data protection standards.

The role is on-site three days per week and is a 6-month initial contract with a salary of up to £15 per hour (PAYE) or

Qualifications

• Experience in cemeteries operations or bereavement services.
• Strong administrative coordination and record-keeping.
• Customer-focused service with professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for cemeteries and bereavement services.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and council policies.
• Respond to enquiries and coordinate workloads across the service.

Skills

Cemeteries operations

Administrative coordination

Customer service

Tools

Records management systems

Job description

Essex County Council is recruiting a Technical Support Officer (Cemeteries) to provide on-site technical and administrative support for the cemeteries and bereavement service. You will ensure compliance, assist with workload coordination, and respond to enquiries from customers, funeral directors, and contractors, while upholding health and safety and data protection standards.

The role is on-site three days per week and is a 6-month initial contract with a salary of up to £15 per hour (PAYE) or