Crematorium Manager

Posted 16 July 2025
Salary 300
LocationHillingdon UB10 United Kingdom
Job type Contract
Sector Interim & Executive Management
ReferenceRQ1565115

Job description

3 months contract with a local authority

Job Purpose
  • Management of the Crematorium services team based at Breakspear Crematorium, ensuring agreed team plans and performance targets are delivered and that a culture of putting our residents first and continuous service improvement is maintained, ensuring agreed team plans and performance targets are delivered and that a culture of ‘putting our residents first’ is maintained.

Key Duties/Accountabilities
  • Demonstrate understanding of the Council’s Customer Care Standards and ensure that these standards are met to deliver the Council vision of ‘putting our residents first’.
  • Responsible for the selection, development, and performance of the Crematorium services team in line with the Council’s HR policies.
  • Ensure all team members receive the appropriate level of communication to maintain engagement with the Council’s vision, priorities, and activities.
  • Supervise and performance manage a team of officers responsible for providing a professional and high-quality service on behalf of the Borough in respect of Crematorium management.
Essential Experience Required
  • Experience of managing staff and resources to deliver a cremation service.
  • Experience of managing budgets and expenditure effectively and within approved limits.
  • Experience of managing sites and facilities management.
  • Extensive experience of health and safety and risk assessment work in a crematorium environment.
Essential Qualification Required
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
Additional information to note
  • Working Hours: 36 hours per week.


Requirements

Requirements
  • Experience of managing staff and resources
  • Experience of managing budgets and expenditure
  • Experience of managing sites and facilities
  • Extensive experience of health and safety and risk assessment
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience