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Sandwell Registration Services are seeking to employ a suitable individual to be part of their award-winning Bereavement Services team.

Located in one of its crematoria or cemeteries, we are looking for a conscientious and empathetic individual, putting customer service at the centre of everything you do.

Key responsibilities will include:

• The successful applicant will lead a small team delivering services related to burial and/or cremation services and all associated tasks.
• You will have responsibility for grounds maintenance activities to a high standard as well as regular liaison with bereaved families.
• The ability to operate large plant and machinery.
• Record keeping.
• Security of Council assets
• The regular use of various ICT applications.

Requirements:

• To hold a relevant level two vocational qualification, to enable delivery of all services operationally in relation to Registration Services.
• To have achieved or is willing to work towards relevant Health and Safety Management training.
• To hold a provisional licence in order to operate required machinery

Whilst personal development and training will be provided, experience in a cemetery, crematoria, grounds maintenance or other similar environment is required.

This a great opportunity to join an award-winning team, providing services to the residents of Sandwell and beyond at key moments in their lives.

If you would like further information or to have an informal discussion about this vacancy, please contact Laura Giles on 0121 569 6700 or at laura_giles@sandwell.gov.uk 

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.

If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact the Resourcing Team on 0121 569 3300 or via e-mail to: hr_resourcing@sandwell.gov.uk

For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs

Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours

To apply please download the application and return to: Hrresourcing_applications@sandwell.gov.uk

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