Cemeteries and Crematorium Administrator

Merseyside - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 26824 - 28142

Posted on: 21 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.

*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a higher or different role. Managers and applicants must note that all secondments are subject to agreement between the relevant departments and therefore the recruiting manager must speak with HRbeforeoffering a job on a secondment basis.*

Cemeteries & Crematorium Administrator

About the role:

An opportunity has arisen within Landican Cemetery for a Cemeteries and Crematorium Administrator to provide a high quality professional and emphatic bereavement service to the recently bereaved providing advice and guidance to relatives. Together with undertaking all administrative duties associated with the authorities nine cemeteries the crematorium and associated memorialization.

What would be involved:

Providing a professional empathetic service to families and members of the public.
Manage bookings for burials and cremations ensuring all statutory requirements are met.
Liaise with Funeral Directors stonemasons and other stakeholders to process permits and memorial applications.
Maintaining accurate records and handle payments for services.
Assist with memorial safety checks and compliance with council policies.

About the candidate:

If you feel you are compassionate organised and committed to delivering exceptional service then join our dedicated team at Wirral Council as a Cemeteries and Crematorium Administrator. You will play a vital role in supporting bereaved families and ensuring the smooth running of our cemeteries and crematorium services.

What were looking for:

Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism.
Experience in data management and compliance with regulations (including GDPR).
A proactive approach to problem-solving and teamwork

If your skills knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified and you think you can bring value to the role wed love to learn more about you - as subject to the skills knowledge or experience levels within the candidate pool we may explore a traineeship for this role.

As part of our Talent Strategy were committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn grow progress and thrive. For many of you this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us and were passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

Internal Vacancy - Please note that in accordance with the Councils policy employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies.*This job may be suitable as a secondment opportunity for internal candidates wishing to gain experience in a hig...