The Role
Southwark bereavement services manages three cemeteries and one crematorium.
We are currently looking to recruit a Memorial Safety & Standards Officer 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 or care related industry in either a corporate environment or similar local authority and a willingness to undertake continuous professional and personal development.
As a Memorial Safety & Standards Officer, you will be required to lead on and undertake a wide variety of duties that deliver and maintain standards within our cemeteries in accordance with the relevant statutory legislation, health and safety, local responsibilities and management of memorials.
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:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
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 salary details
Additional Information:
- Hours of work: 36 hours Monday - Friday
Benefits and more information:
https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/
Recruitment timetable
Advert Closing Date: 11.59pm on the 22nd November 2023
Interview Date: 1st December 2023
Guaranteed Interview Scheme
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
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