Crematorium Operations Leader

ESPO Trading Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottingham City Council invites applications for a Crematorium Manager role at Wilford Hill Crematorium. The post oversees cremation services, leads frontline staff, and delivers high standards of customer care and operational excellence, in line with health & safety and environmental regs.

The post offers opportunities to contribute to commercial development and performance reporting within Bereavement Services, with hybrid working possibilities depending on the role.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams and managing contractors.
• Commercial awareness and performance management experience.
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Willingness to learn cremation legislation and bereavement service standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the crematorium, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and environmental standards.
• Supervise cremations and funeral services, providing visible leadership and frontline support.
• Drive commercial growth through service innovation and partnership development.
• Ensure robust health and safety practices, including audits, inductions, and risk assessments.

Skills

Leadership

Contractor management

Commercial awareness

Health & safety

Equality & inclusion

Job description

Nottingham City Council invites applications for a Crematorium Manager role at Wilford Hill Crematorium. The post oversees cremation services, leads frontline staff, and delivers high standards of customer care and operational excellence, in line with health & safety and environmental regs.

The post offers opportunities to contribute to commercial development and performance reporting within Bereavement Services, with hybrid working possibilities depending on the role.