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As a Crematoria Site Manager, you will:

• Lead and develop high-quality, efficient, and cost-effective bereavement services.
• Ensure funerals are conducted with dignity, in line with statutory requirements and Council regulations.
• Maintain our crematorium sites to the highest standards.
• Support the day-to-day management of operations, ensuring a clean, safe, and welcoming environment., Don't see the perfect role for you right now? Keep an eye on our social media channels for updates on new opportunities at Durham County Council!, We are a proud equal opportunities employer and recognise that a diverse, talented workforce brings new ideas and new perspectives, which will facilitate growth and improvements to services.
We are committed to ensuring that our employment policies and processes are fair and equitable to all. We welcome job applications from everyone, and successful candidates are considered only on their skills and ability to do the job. As a Disability Confident Leader, we encourage applications from disabled people and provide support throughout the recruitment process. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26899/Equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-our-workforce INTERVIEWS Interviews will be held on Wednesday 11 June 2025. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.

Are you a compassionate and experienced professional with a commitment to delivering exceptional bereavement services? Join our dedicated team and help us continue to provide a service that truly makes a difference.,
• GCSEs (Grades 9-4 / A-C) or equivalent.
• A full UK manual driving licence.
• In possession of or commitment to work towards the F.B.C.A. Certificate of Proficiency in the practical and ethical operation of cremation equipment. Along with the commitment to have or work towards the Institute of cemetery and crematorium Management certificate
• Demonstrate the ability to lead a small team and have delivered great customer service.
  
  BENEFITS AND REWARDS
We offer generous rewards and benefits that are designed to help you perform at your best:
• Competitive salaries and 27 days holiday per year rising to 32 days after five years continuous local government service.
• Option to purchase up to 10 additional days annual leave per year.
• Excellent work/life balance through schemes including job sharing, compressed hours and flexi-time (allowing up to 13 flexi days per year).
• Excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS). Plus, top up options - Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme and standard AVC scheme for members of the LGPS.
• Wellbeing Portal and access to an Employee Assist Scheme.
• Wide range of learning and development opportunities including professional qualifications, coaching and mentoring.
• Employee Benefits Portal and Lifestyle Savings Scheme (discounts across a host of major retailers).
• Discounted DCC gym membership.
• Staff networks run by staff for our staff, including Race Equality and Diversity, Disability, LGBT+, Armed Forces, Carers, Menopause.
• Trade Union membership.
• A range of other salary sacrifice schemes such as car leasing.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions. Take a closer look: https://www.durham.gov.uk/article/26895/Rewards-and-benefits