Job Title: Cemeteries Officer
Location: St Ives
Salary: £27,344- £28.900 (pro rata) (SCP 18)
Job type: Part Time, Permanent
As the first tier of local government St Ives Town Council is active in supporting and representing those who live, work and visit St Ives and are actively working to make it a key tourist destination to increase the economic vibrancy for the benefit of all.
The Role
We are looking for someone interested in a Part Time role working 3 Days per week from 9.30am – 14.00 however, these hours are open to discussion from an appropriate applicant.
You will be working with a well-established team within the Town Council with the primary functions of the role being to assist in taking bookings and organising documentation.
Responsibilities
- Dealing with Funeral Director enquiries and taking Bookings
- Obtaining and filing all required documentation prior to interment
- Allocate and create new grave space on currently used system
- Advise and work with bereaved families who do not want to use Funeral Directors and provide all required paperwork.
- Ensure docs from Families are present and correct with payments made prior to interment
- Process and approve Memorial applications from Masons, the public, and Funeral Directors ensuring fully compliant.
- Arrange safety checks
- Respond to general enquiries
- Prepare reports for amenities committee when necessary to keep regulations relevant
- Available to sign post members of the General public to organisations that may be helpful to them when they visit the Town Hall information point
Ideal Candidate
- Experience in administration position.
- Experience in the industry would be desirable but not essential.
- Willingness to support the Town Hall team in other duties as and when required
- IT skills (Word, Excel, Email correspondence)
- Report writing would be desirable
Benefits
- Full pension available
- Pro Rata Holiday – 21 Days plus bank holidays
- Full training and Shadowing will be given for 6 weeks prior to starting
- Full training and ongoing training and qualifications will be given
We are looking for an immediate start and so interviews will be arranged ASAP.
The council is an equal opportunities employer and so we would welcome applications from all ethnic backgrounds.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Cemeteries Admin Assistant, Office Administrator, Cemeteries Administrator, Admin Assistant, Cemeteries Administration Clerk, Administrative Assistant, Cemeteries Business Administrator, Support Administrator, Reception Administrator, Business Support, Executive Assistant, Office Assistant, Office Coordinator, Secretary, Clerk, Business Administrator, Executive Assistant may also be considered for this role.
