Cemeteries Manager leading Bereavement Services and cemetery operations for Torfaen County Borough Council across the borough. The post covers burials, memorial management, records and budgets, alongside supervising operational staff and driving service improvements. It requires regular in-person attendance at the office plus site visits to all the Council's cemeteries, working with funeral directors and memorial masons. Significant experience in bereavement or cemetery services is the key test for fit.
What the job involves
- Lead and manage Bereavement Services and cemetery operations across the borough
- Ensure compliance with burial legislation, health and safety requirements and best practice
- Lead operational staff
- Oversee burials and memorial management
- Maintain accurate records
- Manage budgets
- Drive service improvements
- Work with funeral directors, memorial masons and other stakeholders
- Deliver a compassionate, professional and customer-focused service
Experience
- Significant experience in bereavement or cemetery services
Skills & knowledge
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Supporting staff
- Maintaining high standards of service delivery
- Managing change
- Driving continuous improvement
Nice to have
- Welsh language skills
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Cemeteries Manager in Cwmbran employer: Torfaen County Borough Council
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Contact Details:
Torfaen County Borough Council Recruitment Team
