We are looking for an experienced, self motivated, organised and proactive individual to work as part of the Bereavement Service team, to provide a compassionate and efficient Bereavement Service in a professional manner. The ideal candidate should have experience in:

Maintaining accurate cemetery and crematorium records
Recording bookings for burials and cremations, administering paperwork for the successful completion of all cemetery and crematorium processes and memorial purchases.
Using database system to record and retrieve information, in addition to other basic office packages such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
Identifying and assisting in the location of grave plots to cemetery stakeholders or in preparation of upcoming burials.
Processing payments and maintaining financial records.
To undertake routine clerical tasks such as filing, photocopying, receiving and dispatching mail, answering phones and responding to emails.
To take bookings from funeral directors ensuring all relevant paperwork is completed to the specified standards.
Undertaking transfers of grave ownership and associated paperwork as required.
Experience in headstone safety testing would be an advantage.
Experience of operating a chapel for funeral services including the music system and visual tributes would be ideal but full training will be given.

The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills

Closing date 9th June 2024 - Interviews week commencing 17th  June 2024.

How to apply

Please upload a current CV and a document detailing how you meet the selection criteria for the role.  The selection criteria can be found in the job profile below.  Optional CV and selection criteria templates are provided below.  If you do not upload both documents the panel may be unable to score your application.

Please note:

The Council will not normally re-employ ex-employees in receipt of:

·      a severance payment (within 12 months of leaving)

·      a local government pension (applies to Senior Officers only)

unless the appointment is business critical

For further information, please email recruitment.team@bedford.gov.uk

Armed Forces Covenant

Bedford borough Council is proud to be a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, we pledge to interview any eligible job applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/your-council/about-council/armed-forces

Disabled applicants

Bedford Borough Council is  a Level 2 Disability Confident employer and guarantees to interview anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for.

https://www.bedford.gov.uk/jobs/more-information-and-how-apply/information-and-guidance-applying-council-vacancies/disability