Cemeteries Manager
London Borough of Brent
Salary range: £66,378 - £69,984 p.a. incl. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!)
Contract: Fixed - Term - 8 months with the possibility to extend to 12 Month Maternity Cover
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Cemeteries Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality burial services across a diverse London borough. Reporting to the Head of Registration and Bereavement Services, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day cemetery operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and maintaining high standards of grounds maintenance, health and safety, and customer care. The role requires strong operational leadership, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to delivering sensitive, responsive services to residents at difficult times.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Cemeteries Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality burial services across a diverse London borough. Reporting to the Head of Registration and Bereavement Services, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day cemetery operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and maintaining high standards of grounds maintenance, health and safety, and customer care. The role requires strong operational leadership, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to delivering sensitive, responsive services to residents at difficult times.
This post is offered as an 8-month fixed-term maternity cover with the possibility of extension, and we are seeking a candidate who can start as soon as possible. We welcome applications from individuals with significant experience in cemetery operations and grounds maintenance within a local authority or similar setting. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed. For an informal conversation about the role, please email Sam.Townshend@brent.gov.uk
Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
An expert knowledge of the law, rules and regulations relating to burials, cemeteries operations and memorial safety. Knowledge of best practice in HR and financial management. In depth knowledge of procurement rules including EU requirements within a local authority setting.
Knowledge of businesses planning and operating in a commercial Environment
Experience of leading innovation and change including service transformation through system change, promoting change in individual and community behaviour, and use of evidence e.g. through research and consultation, to guide service development.
Delivering customer focused services and service improvements managing demands and pressures on the service and tight deadlines
A detailed understanding of the different cultural and religious requirements related to burial, cremations and memorial arrangements.
Experience of working using Microsoft office suite of IT packages including spreadsheets and Cemeteries software systems.
Experience of managing remote teams, external contractors and agencies and an understanding of the relevant roles and responsibilities
Knowledge and experience of financial forecasting, capital and revenue budget management and financial planning.
We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you’ll benefit from:
- Up to 33 days annual leave (depending on length of service) plus bank holidays
- Excellent pension with generous employer contributions (LGPS)
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies for parent, guardians, and carers
- Health and wellbeing support, including access to eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial support such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans
- Travel perks including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to help you grow your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment
If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.
Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.