Crematorium & Cemeteries Supervisor

Somerset Council; Bishop's Hull; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Somerset is seeking an Operational Manager for the crematorium and cemeteries. In this role, you will oversee all operational activities, ensuring compliance with legal protocols and managing a dedicated team. The position offers a salary between £28,598 and £32,061 per annum, with 28 days annual leave excluding bank holidays, flexible working arrangements, and additional employee benefits including a pension scheme and discounts on health services.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Staff discounts in gyms

Employee Assistance services

Generous Pension Scheme

My Staff Shop discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of health and safety principles relevant to a Crematorium and Cemetery setting.
• Experience in operational management in a relevant environment.
• Ability to use IT software such as Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operational activities within the crematorium and cemeteries.
• Ensure compliance with legal protocols and standards.
• Maintain a professional and competent service for users.

Skills

Operational management

Health and safety principles

Team working

Organisational skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Job description

We're working to improve the lives of people here in Somerset - and you'll be a key part of that. Your day-to-day work will involve:

• Responsible for the day-to-day operational management of all activities within the crematorium and cemeteries, including the management and development of the associated team to ensure that all relevant council and statutory policies and procedures are maintained.
• Ensure that all staff at the crematorium and cemeteries work within the established principles and guidelines for burial and cremation and ensure operational compliance with all legal protocol and approved standards of operations.
• Manage the systems and working environment of the office facilities and any web casting and music provision service on site, ensuring a professional and competent service is maintained to service users., We're proud to be here for the people of Somerset. And that means everyone in Somerset. An important part of this is ensuring that we are as diverse and inclusive as the people and communities we serve.
  Cremator Certification by the FBCA.
• Knowledge of health and safety principles and responsibilities relevant to a Crematorium and Cemetery setting.
• Using information technology software such as Microsoft Office, or equivalent packages.
• Organisational and work planning skills: the ability to effectively plan and prioritise tasks to achieve team objectives.
• Team working skills: the ability to work on own initiative and as an effective team member encouraging day-to-day working by the team and the joint achievement of goals.
  Salary is £28,598 - £32,061 per annum, 37 hours per week.
• 28 days annual leave, excluding bank holidays.
• You will be working at Taunton Crematorium., We offer great training and development opportunities, with supportive management. As well as this, we have some fantastic employee benefits available:
• We promote a healthy work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements wherever possible, including working from home.
• Generous annual leave allowance, with the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Staff discounts in gyms.
• Employee Assistance for the times you may need some support and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• Auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through our Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.