The Role:
Southwark bereavement services manages three cemeteries and one crematorium.
We are currently looking to recruit a crematorium technician to build on the achievements of our service and assist in delivering service improvements proposed for the future, within this role you will be part of an ambitious, successful team providing our residents with high-quality, customer focussed, respectful and sensitive services.
You will have experience of working within a bereavement-related industry either in a corporate environment or similar local authority, and a willingness to undertake continuous professional and personal development.
As a cremation technician, you will be required to undertake a wide variety of crematorium and chapel duties and to participate in the provision of an efficient cremation service in accordance with the relevant statutory legislation, health and safety, local responsibilities and the Cremation Code of Practice.
The post holder will be required to represent the service and promote the active participation of the public, working closely with residents, community groups, charities, sponsors and third-party organisations.
About Southwark:
Southwark is a large, ambitious and progressive council with a ‘can do’ attitude and enviable reputation. As a Council, we are successful, passionate and forward-thinking. We are committed to our ‘Fairer Futures for All’ promise which ensures that our residents and businesses are central to everything we do. If you want to make a difference at a local level, apply to Southwark Council today.
About You:
- Organise plans and prioritise workloads effectively
- Be flexible and responsive to the needs of the service
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Define problems and produce innovative solutions
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a wide range of people including members, senior officers, and community representatives.
Additional Information:
• This is a full-time x2 permanent position
• Hours of work, 36 hours Monday – Friday
For questions about the role please contact Sam Rees via sam.rees@southwark.gov.uk
Additional salary details
Benefits and more information:
- https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
- https://jobs.theguardian.com/minisites/southwark-council/life-at-southwark-benefits-and-more/
Recruitment timetable
- Closing Date: 20/03/2023
- Interview Date: 27/03/2023
We are an organisation that is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian, and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at the senior management level in the Council.
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