Overview
Cemetery Officer
Grade 3 – £24,796 to £25,989 per annum
We are seeking a compassionate, organised and respectful Cemetery Officer to support the day-to-day operations of our cemeteries, helping to deliver dignified, professional burial services and maintain our cemeteries as peaceful places of remembrance for families and visitors, ensuring services are delivered smoothly, lawfully and with care.
About us
East Staffordshire Borough Council run and operate the 150-year old Stapenhill Cemetery and the newer smaller site in Rolleston. These locations provide a resting place for residents of all denominations from across East Staffordshire and neighbouring areas. As well as offering burial services the Cemetery team can assist in finding a relative’s grave, provide guidance on the completion of burial paperwork and have responsibility for monitoring contractor performance to ensure the visual appearance of the Cemetery is of the highest standard.
The Role
This role has been created to support the daily operations of the Cemetery. This is a largely independent role, working alone, but you will also be expected to work with the Cemetery and wider Open Spaces teams.
Responsibilities
• Oversee burials and ensure that they meet the statutory legal requirements. • Process burial paperwork and maintain accurate burial records. • Work independently and use initiative. • Communicate effectively and handle sensitive information and situations. • Be prepared to oversee weekday evening burials and provide cover for the on-call weekend rota. • Monitor contractor performance to ensure high visual standards in the Cemetery.
Qualifications and Requirements
• A full, valid driving licence is essential. • The ability to work on your own and use your own initiative. • Good communication skills; ability to handle sensitive information. • Basic office and word processing skills are an advantage. • Experience of working in a team and handling contractors is desirable. • Knowledge of working with partner agencies.
Desirable
Experience of working in a team and handling contractors is desirable along with knowledge of working with partner agencies. There will be an occasional requirement to oversee weekday evening burials and provide cover for the on-call weekend rota. Subject to satisfactory completion of the probationary period there will be an opportunity to complete a formal qualification in Cemetery management.
Additional Information
The Council is actively building diverse teams and welcomes applications from everyone including people of different ages, sex, gender, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. ESBC is a Disability Confident Leader.
Important Notes for Candidates
Visa Sponsorship
As a smaller local authority, we do not currently hold a sponsorship licence. Therefore, we are unable to issue Certificates of Sponsorship. All applicants must have the right to work in the UK at the time of application as we are unable to support visa sponsorship.
Personal Relationships
A candidate for any appointment with East Staffordshire Borough Council who know of any family or close personal relationship with any Member or Officer, must disclose that relationship when completing an application form for employment.
If you would like an informal chat about this opportunity, please contact Michael Hovers (Communities, Open Spaces & Facilities Manager) by emailing Michael.Hovers@eaststaffsbc.gov.uk or telephoning 01283 508776.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 31 May 2026.
Full details of the job role are detailed in the Job Description and Person Specification
Attached documents
Full-Time Cemetery Officer.docx
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