Technical Support Officer (Cemeteries)

Civic Recruitment Limited; Maldon; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bi-Weekly Pay

Contract role

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Technical Support Officer (Cemeteries) to join the Cemeteries and Bereavement Service within a Local Authority in Maldon. The role focuses on managing cemeteries, memorials, and bereavement records while delivering compassionate customer service.

The ideal candidate will have cemeteries experience, strong administrative and data-handling skills, and the ability to liaise with funeral directors, contractors, and service users in a sensitive, regulatory

Qualifications

• Experience in the cemeteries industry.
• Background in administrative, coordination, or operational support roles.
• Proficiency in handling customer inquiries, service requests, or complaints.
• Expertise in maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Capability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic operational setting.
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and record management practices.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards relevant to service delivery.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience with Local Authorities.
• Knowledge of cemetery legislation and bereavement services.
• Familiarity with cemetery records and burial management systems.
• Experience in supporting operational service delivery teams.
• Involvement in service improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Deliver operational and administrative assistance to the Cemeteries and Bereavement Service.
• Keep detailed records of burials, grave plots, memorials, and related documentation.
• Address inquiries, complaints, and service requests with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Serve as a primary contact for cemetery and bereavement-related questions.
• Facilitate the efficient operation of cemetery services.
• Ensure adherence to cemetery legislation, Council policies, and health and safety standards.
• Assist with financial administration and operational tasks.
• Support contractors, funeral directors, and service users.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance service processes and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in service improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with seasonal projects, memorial events, and ceremonial activities as needed.

Skills

Cemeteries industry

Administrative support

Record keeping / databases

Customer service

Health & safety

Stakeholder liaison

Local Authority experience

Bereavement services knowledge

Data protection/confidentiality

Administrative prioritization

Tools

Cemeteries records system

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Contract | Civic Recruitment Limited | United Kingdom

Posted On 20/10/2026

Job Information

City Maldon

Province Essex

Postal Code CM9

Job Description

Technical Support Officer (Cemeteries) - 6 Month Contract

Local Authority | 6 Month Contract

Contract: 6 Month Contract

Summary

Technical Support Officer to join the Cemeteries and Bereavement Service team at a Local Authority. This role involves supporting the management of cemeteries, memorials, and bereavement services, ensuring adherence to legal standards, maintaining precise records, and delivering exceptional customer service. The position is well-suited for individuals with prior experience in the cemeteries sector who can offer both technical and administrative assistance while interacting empathetically with clients, funeral directors, contractors, and other stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver operational and administrative assistance to the Cemeteries and Bereavement Service.
• Keep detailed records of burials, grave plots, memorials, and related documentation.
• Address inquiries, complaints, and service requests with professionalism and sensitivity.
• Serve as a primary contact for cemetery and bereavement-related questions.
• Facilitate the efficient operation of cemetery services.
• Ensure adherence to cemetery legislation, Council policies, and health and safety standards.
• Assist with financial administration and operational tasks.
• Support contractors, funeral directors, and service users.
• Identify and implement opportunities to enhance service processes and customer satisfaction.
• Participate in service improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives.
• Assist with seasonal projects, memorial events, and ceremonial activities as needed.

Requirements

Requirements:

• Experience in the cemeteries industry.
• Background in administrative, coordination, or operational support roles.
• Proficiency in handling customer inquiries, service requests, or complaints.
• Expertise in maintaining accurate records and databases.
• Strong customer service and communication abilities.
• Capability to prioritize tasks in a dynamic operational setting.
• Understanding of data protection, confidentiality, and record management practices.
• Familiarity with health and safety standards relevant to service delivery.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Experience with Local Authorities.
• Knowledge of cemetery legislation and bereavement services.
• Familiarity with cemetery records and burial management systems.
• Experience in supporting operational service delivery teams.
• Involvement in service improvement initiatives.

What's on Offer?

• 6 Month Contract
• Bi-Weekly Pay
• Opportunity to work within a specialized Cemeteries and Bereavement Service
• Diverse operational and administrative role
• Supportive Local Authority environment
• Potential for contract extension

This role is ideal for those with experience as a Cemeteries Officer, Bereavement Services Officer, Technical Support Officer, Cemetery Administrator, Operational Support Officer, Memorial Services Officer, Funeral Services Administrator, or Bereavement Support Coordinator.