{"id":10400,"date":"2026-06-11T13:01:47","date_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:01:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iccm-uk.com\/iccm\/?p=10400"},"modified":"2026-06-11T13:01:47","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T12:01:47","slug":"cemeteries-manager-london-borough-of-brent-closing-date-closing-date-sunday-21-june-2026-2359","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.iccm-uk.com\/iccm\/cemeteries-manager-london-borough-of-brent-closing-date-closing-date-sunday-21-june-2026-2359\/","title":{"rendered":"Cemeteries Manager &#8211; London Borough of Brent closing date  : Closing date: Sunday 21 June 2026 (23:59)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"job-details__description-header text-color-secondary font-family-secondary\" data-bind=\"i18n: 'job-details.job-description-title'\">Job Description<\/h2>\n<div class=\"job-details__description-content basic-formatter\" data-bind=\"html: pageData().job.description\">\n<p>Salary range: \u00a366,378 &#8211; \u00a369,984 p.a. incl. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!)<br \/>\nContract: \u00a0Fixed &#8211; Term &#8211; 8 months with the possibility to extend to 12 Month Maternity Cover<br \/>\nHours of work: 36 hours per week<br \/>\nLocation: Civic Centre and other locations from time to time<\/p>\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/fa-epzg-saasfaprod1.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com\/hcmUI\/CandidateExperience\/en\/sites\/CX_1\/job\/2965\/apply\/email?fbclid=IwY2xjawSWAENleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBQQUhlUVpDOXJ3bzU3OUYzc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHhkmT8_OdCJk-xHEc5CaCOPSqjktt4jeApfPzN-bWcj37C9Q03EqNsC8oGAK_aem_lu0NxzLu_Hau1kCBlIZdsQ\">Apply here<\/a><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>An excellent offer\u2026<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div>Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent\u2019s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here.\n<\/div>\n<div>The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>The Post<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Cemeteries Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality burial services across a diverse London borough. Reporting to the Head of Registration and Bereavement Services, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day cemetery operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and maintaining high standards of grounds maintenance, health and safety, and customer care. The role requires strong operational leadership, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to delivering sensitive, responsive services to residents at difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and motivated Cemeteries Manager to lead the delivery of high-quality burial services across a diverse London borough. Reporting to the Head of Registration and Bereavement Services, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day cemetery operations, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, and maintaining high standards of grounds maintenance, health and safety, and customer care. The role requires strong operational leadership, sound professional judgement, and a commitment to delivering sensitive, responsive services to residents at difficult times.<\/p>\n<p>This post is offered as an 8-month fixed-term maternity cover with the possibility of extension, and we are seeking a candidate who can start as soon as possible. We welcome applications from individuals with significant experience in cemetery operations and grounds maintenance within a local authority or similar setting. Flexible working arrangements can be discussed. For an informal conversation about the role, please email\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:Sam.Townshend@brent.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Sam.Townshend@brent.gov.uk<\/a><\/p>\n<div><strong>The Person<\/strong><\/div>\n<p>Evidence of significant relevant Continuing Professional Development (CPD).<\/p>\n<p>An expert knowledge of the law, rules and regulations relating to burials, cemeteries operations and memorial safety. Knowledge of best practice in HR and financial management. In depth knowledge of procurement rules including EU requirements within a local authority setting.<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge of businesses planning and operating in a commercial Environment<\/p>\n<p>Experience of leading innovation and change including service transformation through system change, promoting change in individual and community behaviour, and use of evidence e.g. through research and consultation, to guide service development.<\/p>\n<p>Delivering customer focused services and service improvements managing demands and pressures on the service and tight deadlines<\/p>\n<p>A detailed understanding of the different cultural and religious requirements related to burial, cremations and memorial arrangements.<\/p>\n<p>Experience of working using Microsoft office suite of IT packages including spreadsheets and Cemeteries software systems.<\/p>\n<p>Experience of managing remote teams, external contractors and agencies and an understanding of the relevant roles and responsibilities<\/p>\n<p>Knowledge and experience of financial forecasting, capital and revenue budget management and financial planning.<\/p>\n<div><strong>Why join us?<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>We know people achieve their best when they feel valued. At Brent, you\u2019ll benefit from:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Up to\u00a0<strong>33 days annual leave<\/strong>\u00a0(depending on length of service) plus bank holidays<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellent pension<\/strong>\u00a0with generous employer contributions<a href=\"https:\/\/www.lgpsmember.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">\u00a0(LGPS)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Hybrid and flexible working options\u00a0<\/strong>available for most roles<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supportive family-friendly policies<\/strong>\u00a0for parent, guardians, and carers<\/li>\n<li><strong>Health and wellbeing support<\/strong>, including access to eye test support and a 24\/7 Employee Assistance Programme<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial support<\/strong>\u00a0such as education sessions, childcare deposit loans, and season ticket loans<\/li>\n<li><strong>Travel perks<\/strong>\u00a0including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme, and great onsite facilities<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning and development opportunities<\/strong>\u00a0to help you grow your career<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access to My Brent Rewards<\/strong>\u00a0with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure, and entertainment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div>To learn more about our benefits, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.brent.gov.uk\/jobs-training-and-skills\/benefits-of-working-for-brent-council\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Our offer to you<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"job-details__description-content basic-formatter\" data-bind=\"html: pageData().job.description\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div><strong>Additional Information\u00a0<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>\nI<strong>f you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the &#8220;Apply Now&#8221; button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the\u00a0essential requirements on the Job description. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div><i>We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.<\/i><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div>We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.\n<\/div>\n<div>The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cifas.org.uk\/fpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"job-details__description-content basic-formatter\" data-bind=\"html: pageData().job.description\">\n<div>Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.\n<\/div>\n<div>As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including \u201cnon-visible\u201d disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:recruitment@brent.gov.uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">recruitment@brent.gov.uk<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"job-details__description-content basic-formatter\" data-bind=\"html: pageData().job.description\">\n<div><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brent.gov.uk\/-\/media\/files\/brent-job-descriptions\/2026\/2695-cemeteries-manager-jd.pdf?rev=-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><strong>Job Description<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"mh-excerpt\"><p>Job Description Salary range: \u00a366,378 &#8211; \u00a369,984 p.a. incl. London weighting (plus fantastic benefits!) 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