At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people s lives. About the Role Under the direction of the Crematorium Supervisor, you will be responsible for planning and delivering day to day operations to ensure the crematorium, the 2 x chapels and the mortuary facility are maintained in an effective manner and provide a compassionate, caring and professional bereavement service, including being in attendance at funeral services and leading the interment of ashes with the bereaved. You will be directly involved in the cremation process and the regulations governing this. About You The ideal candidate should hold the ICCM Crematorium Technicians Training Scheme certificate of proficiency or be prepared to undertake this course if appointed to the role. You will also be involved in maintaining the grounds surrounding the Crematorium. This is a customer facing role that requires excellent customer service skills, demonstrating empathy and behaviours appropriate to this sensitive setting at all times. In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining the grounds and gardens adjacent to the crematorium to a high quality. You will be expected to be entirely flexible with the hours of work as this is dictated by funeral requirements. If you are interested in this post and require more details or just to chat through the role and what s involved, please contact Vincent Young - Bereavement Manager on Vincent_Youngbathnes.gov.uk or 01225 396021 Interview date: 13/01/2025 This is a rolling advert applications will be checked weekly and we will shortlist and interview on a rolling basis About Bath & North East Somerset Council. Working at Bath & North East Somerset provides an opportunity to contribute to your community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents. Our values shape how we work to deliver public services, and how we communicate with the residents we serve. We care about the best outcomes for local people, through our public services. Why Bath & North East Somerset Council? We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. Go to https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-benefits At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve peoples live. Find out more about our values at https://jobsandcareers.bathnes.gov.uk/why-work-us/our-values We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. Find out more on our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at https://beta.bathnes.gov.uk/equality-and-diversity We are a Disability Confident Employer find out more at https://shorturl.at/ajrsW We are unable to sponsor candidates for this role under the Home Office Tier 2 points-based system (skilled worker route), therefore you must be able to obtain and provide your own right to work in the UK. Please refer to the Home Office Right to Work Checklist which provides details of which documents are acceptable. Should you be shortlisted you will be asked to bring your right to work documents with you to your interview so they can be copied and verified at that stage. Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced/Basic DBS Check. Safeguarding Statement: The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable groups and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. As part of this commitment anyone working in a post with children or vulnerable groups will be expected to undertake an Enhanced DBS check with/without barred list checks.