Senior Cemetery Officer

| City of London

Location: Cemetery & Crematorium (E12 5DQ)

Salary: £34,210 – £38,160 per annum inclusive of all allowances

Full Time: 35 hours per week

Closing Date: 30/05/2025

Job Description

About the Role

Working alongside the Landscapes Manager, you will supervise a team of Cemetery Officers, ensure burial areas are well maintained, and support all operational aspects of grave preparation and interment. This role also involves direct interaction with the public, requiring empathy, professionalism, and a calm approach under pressure. The successful candidate will be required to work a 35-hour week, Monday to Friday from 8am until 4pm.  Saturday working is required on a rota basis and is paid at an enhanced rate in accordance with City of London Corporation Policy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise, train, and support cemetery operatives in safe grave excavation and back-filling
• Ensure all burial areas are presented to the highest standards
• Prepare new and reopened graves using both manual and mechanised methods
• Operate and maintain excavation machinery and associated equipment
• Assist visitors to the cemetery and liaise with funeral directors and the public
• Carry out minor repair and maintenance tasks and report site damage
• Undertake administration using IT systems
• Support weekend duties as required and respond flexibly to operational needs
• Maintain compliance with health and safety and equality policies

What We’re Looking For

We are seeking someone with strong leadership skills, relevant technical experience, and the ability to provide excellent customer care in emotionally sensitive situations.

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

• Education demonstrating good levels of English and Maths
• Full UK manual driving licence
• COTS 1, 2a, and 2b accreditation (or willingness to achieve)
• CITB or equivalent certification to operate plant and machinery
• Experience working in a cemetery, construction site, or similar outdoor setting
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Proven experience dealing with the public in a calm, caring, and professional way
• Supervisory experience in a relevant environment
• Understanding of burial processes and health and safety practices
• Basic IT proficiency
• On occasions you will be required to excavate graves by hand, using shoring devices and moving large memorial using the bar and roller technique; therefore, a good level of fitness is also required

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job — it is an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a public service that supports people during one of life’s most difficult times. You’ll join a dedicated team within a well-established and respected organisation, committed to excellence, compassion, and integrity in everything we do.

Apply today to become part of a team delivering exceptional cemetery and crematorium services to the City of London.

How To Apply

To apply, follow the link below. Good luck!