Bereavement Services Manager
Bereavement Services Manager
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Job Description
CContract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37
Worker Type: Hybrid Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is 56730 (Level one) rising to 60125 pro rata for part-time
Location:Wilford Hill City Wide
Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.
* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.
About the Role
As Bereavement Services Manager you will be responsible for the strategic leadership and operational management of bereavement services across Nottingham. Youll lead a dedicated team to deliver respectful efficient and cost-effective services that meet the needs of our citizens and align with the Councils values and priorities.
You will also play a key role in identifying and securing new commercial opportunities managing service contracts and ensuring high standards of performance and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and delivery of bereavement services including crematorium cemeteries and public health funerals.
- Lead the consistent and effective implementation of performance management and service standards to ensure compliance with statutory obligations.
- Drive commercial growth through innovative partnerships and income-generating opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with legal and environmental standards including the Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 and Environmental Protection Act 1990.
- Promote equality diversity and inclusion across all services.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support transformation projects and continuous improvement.
- Lead SHEQ (Safety Health Environment and Quality) reporting and planning in conjunction with the Divisional SHEQ Manager.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
You will be an experienced service leader with:
- A proven track record in managing complex services and delivering outcomes.
- Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills.
- Experience in leading high-performing teams and fostering a culture of empowerment and resilience.
- A commitment to equality diversity and inclusion.
You can find the job description for this post here
Please submit an application explaining how you meet the criteria clearly articulating how you will fulfil the role and what positive contribution you feel you will bring to the service. Your application should be no more thanfour sides of A4.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.
For informal enquiriesplease contact Ken France Head of Fleet & SHEQ Services by email at
Closing Date: 21st September 2025
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews will be held:w/c 6th October 2025
If you have any technical issues when completing your application please contact our Employee Service Centre: applying to this job you agree to ourTerms & Conditions.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
