Cemetery & Crematorium Operations Manager

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Hillingdon Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate per day which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Cemetery & Crematorium Operations Manager this role will be: UB8 1UW

The right candidate will:

Operational management of cemetery and crematorium functions. Providing a safe and legislatively compliant service to support the bereaved, residents and visitors. Effective management of burial and cremation facilities from an operational standpoint to ensuring a high standard is achieved and retained at all times.

* Contribute to the development of a bereavement strategy for the Council. Including memorial safety, regulations in relation to memorabilia and environmental condiions.

* Keep abreast of all national and regional developments and legislation within the field of Bereavement.

* Manage assets effectively, ensuring all regulations, PUWER, LOLER and HSAW are adhered to.

* Responsible for overseeing the management of data captured and reported relating to bereavement on behalf of the Council, reporting to relevant authorities.

* Oversee the management of staffing resources to ensure appropriate resources are allocated to deliver the service efficiently whilst trying to minimise overtime.

* Develop and manage a commercial focus for the service to increase the customer base and income generation, seeking external funding where appropriate.

* Review the service and its processes on an ongoing basis; sharing any findings and making recommendations for improvement or development

* Responsible for receiving, analysing, monitoring and communicating performance statistics provided by colleagues including the Quality Manager and Fleet team.

We require the following:

* Experience of managing front line bereavement services, utilising Organisation policies and procedures

* Experience of delivering safe Burial space

* Experience of selecting and procuring equipment and materials relating to bereavement operational function and corporate procurement regulations

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon