Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£34,863 per annum

About the Role
Southwark bereavement services manages three cemeteries and one crematorium. We are currently looking to recruit a Cemetery Team Leader to build on the achievements of our service and assist in delivering services for the bereaved. You will be part of an ambitious, successful team providing residents with high quality, customer focused, respectful and sensitive services.

As a Team Leader, you will lead a team of 3 operatives and undertake a wide variety of duties to deliver services and maintain standards within our cemeteries in accordance with relevant statutory legislation, health and safety requirements, local responsibilities, and management of memorials.

The post holder will represent the service and promote active public participation, working closely with residents, community groups, charities, sponsors and third-party organisations.

In your role, you will feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough.

Experience
Experience working within a bereavement or care-related industry in either a corporate environment or a similar local authority setting is required. A willingness to undertake continuous professional and personal development is essential.

About you
- Ability to organise plans and prioritise workloads effectively
- Flexible and responsive to the needs of the service
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Skilled in defining problems and producing innovative solutions
- Effective oral and written communication skills with a wide range of people including members, senior officers, and community representatives

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but commitment to ongoing professional development is expected.