Bereavement Services Administrator – Crematorium & Cemeteries

Company: Coventry City Council
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Location: Coventry
Job Description:

Our Values

  • Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
  • Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
  • Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
  • Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
  • Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
  • Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Coventry Bereavement Service works tirelessly to deliver the highest possible standards of service to all bereaved families at their time of need. We are responsible for the provision of burial across 6 cemeteries city‑wide, the management of Canley Crematorium and Gardens of Remembrance, and various other sundry services including the provision of Public Health Funerals and post‑cremation memorialisation. Through the hard work, commitment, and dedication of our skilled team, we deliver a highly demanding service demonstrating both empathy and compassion.

Job Role

Responsible for the day‑to‑day administration of all activities within statutory legislation associated with the Crematorium, provision of Public Health Funerals and the City Cemeteries, provide reception duties and carry out low‑level receipting of payments and banking of monies.

Right to Work – All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK. We are currently not offering sponsorship for this role.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

  • Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
  • Are currently in care or have previously been in care
  • If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long‑term health condition

Benefits

We will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package. To find out more please visit the council vacancies page.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026