This permanent role leads the Cemeteries Service at St Albans City and District Council, covering three cemeteries and four closed churchyards. The postholder runs daily operations and the long-term strategy, including the ground maintenance and grave preparation contract and the budget. The post centres on working with bereaved families and offers flexible working, including hybrid. Candidates need A-Level or equivalent and a full driving licence.
What the job involves
- Lead the operational management and strategic development of the Cemeteries Service across all sites
- Ensure statutory and regulatory compliance across the cemeteries and churchyards
- Manage the cemetery budget and finances
- Oversee the ground maintenance and grave preparation contract, including monitoring and daily liaison with the team
- Deliver the actions in the Council's Cemeteries Strategy and support the long-term development of the service
- Oversee cemetery infrastructure, buildings and staff
- Hold overall responsibility for health and safety across all cemetery sites
- Review and promote the service, keeping a customer-led approach in decisions
- Build relationships with community groups, funeral directors, memorial masons, faith groups and volunteers
Qualifications
- A-Level or equivalent
Experience
- Experience working with bereaved families
Skills & knowledge
- Balancing compassion and empathy with honesty and professionalism
- Ability to converse at ease with members of the public and give advice in accurate spoken English
Checks & eligibility
- Full driving licence
- Basic Disclosure Check
Nice to have
- Previous experience managing cemeteries
- Experience working in local government
- ICCM Diploma (support provided to work towards it)
- Knowledge of Plotbox or a burial management system
What’s offered
- 26.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible working options, including hybrid
- Staff parking permit
- Reimbursement of professional fees
- Comprehensive development and training
- Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres
- Access to discounts and benefits via an online platform
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
