Senior Crematorium Technician

Job Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities !

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Hither Green Crematorium conducts around 900 services a year.. Striving to deliver the highest standard of service, we are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, conscientious and self-motivated individual to assist with both the day to day running of the Crematorium.

You must have good awareness of and a commitment to Equality of Access and Opportunity in a diverse community. A good Understanding of how equality and diversity relates to this post is critical to support the needs of the bereaved in a borough rich in culture and traditions.

What’s the role?

To supervise and actively lead a team of staff to ensure that the Crematorium operates to the highest standard at all times. To be responsible for the supervision of the Crematorium ensuring all aspects of the cremation process from the funeral reception, through to the disposal of cremated remains is carried out in accordance with statutory and local regulations and the Code of Cremation Practice. To provide general assistance to the public in the evenings, weekends and on public and bank holidays and to take and relay messages for office staff outside of office hours.

What’s in it for you?

Excellent training and development opportunities, plus a range of benefits including:

• Generous holiday allowance
• Local Government Pension scheme
• Flexible working and family friendly policies
• Season ticket and bicycle loans
• A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
• Supportive staff networks

What we’re looking for

We are looking for an experience and dedicated person already holding the ICCM CTTS certificate at intermediate level, you will be required to attain the Advanced certificate within one year, as well as undertake any additional training deemed necessary for the effective execution of your duties.

You will be required to assist in the planning and organisation of the Services of Remembrance and the Crematorium Open Day as well as assist with any other PR events which may be arranged.

You will deputise for the Compliance and Services Manager in relation to all day to day operational Bereavement Services issues (Crematory, grounds) in his/her absence, escalating any major issues to senior management as required.

Location

Hither Green Crematorium, Verdant Lane, Lewisham, London, SE6 1TP.

Special conditions

• Must hold CTTS (Crematorium Technician Training Scheme) accreditation is needed.
• Weekend and bank holiday working is required for this job, but on a rota and advance warning.

The recruitment process is anonymous and we don’t accept CV’s.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job, please contact david.owen@lewisham.gov.uk

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

£37,509-£38,637 per annum (Scale 6)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale), which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview, please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme, further details are available at www.gov.uk/access-to-work/apply

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