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Introduction
Hither Green Crematorium conducts around 900 services a year.. Striving to deliver the highest standard of service we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic conscientious and self-motivated individual to assist with both the day to day running of the Crematorium.
You must have good awareness of and a commitment to Equality of Access and Opportunity in a diverse community. A good Understanding of how equality and diversity relates to this post is critical to support the needs of the bereaved in a borough rich in culture and traditions.
Whats the role
To supervise and actively lead a team of staff to ensure that the Crematorium operates to the highest standard at all times. To be responsible for the supervision of the Crematorium ensuring all aspects of the cremation process from the funeral reception through to the disposal of cremated remains is carried out in accordance with statutory and local regulations and the Code of Cremation Practice. To provide general assistance to the public in the evenings weekends and on public and bank holidays and to take and relay messages for office staff outside of office hours.
Whats in it for you
Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:
What were looking for
We are looking for an experience and dedicated person already holding the ICCM CTTS certificate at intermediate level you will be required to attain the Advanced certificate within one year as well as undertake any additional training deemed necessary for the effective execution of your duties.
You will be required to assist in the planning and organisation of the Services of Remembrance and the Crematorium Open Day as well as assist with any other PR events which may be arranged.
You will deputise for the Compliance and Services Manager in relation to all day to day operational Bereavement Services issues (Crematory grounds) in his/her absence escalating any major issues to senior management as required.
Location
Hither Green Crematorium Verdant Lane Lewisham London SE6 1TP.
Special conditions
The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.
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Salary
per annum (Scale 6)
N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.
Diversity
Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailJobsAndSkills@ an advisor will be in touch with you.
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Required Experience:
Senior IC