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- Are you a compassionate individual with the ability to deal with the bereaved in a sensitive and professional manner?
- Are you able to ensure laws and processes are adhered to in order to give the deceased a dignified and legal send-off?
- Are you organised with diary management expertise?

If yes, we would like to hear from you.

**About the role**
Richmond’s Cemeteries Service seeks a committed and self-motivated part-time Cemeteries Officer to assist with the day-to-day operations of the Cemeteries Office based in East Sheen Cemetery. The role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the development, promotion, and delivery of the service. Reporting to the Registration and Cemeteries Service Manager, you will work as part of a small team performing the administrative and customer facing functions of the service. You will be required to book and attend burials and chapel services across the borough’s six cemeteries, carrying out your role professionally and sensitively, working closely with funeral directors to ensure a dignified send-off is carried out.

**About you**
- A relevant ICCM qualification and knowledge of the BACAS system would be an advantage.
- You must be an effective, empathetic, and assertive communicator, with excellent problem-solving skills.
- You must be able to work on your own initiative and respond to a range of issues across the service.
- Good financial management skills, attention to detail, excellent IT and recordkeeping skills are essential attributes.

**PLEASE NOTE**: You must have use of your own vehicle for work purposes. Car mileage will be payable.

**How to apply**

**Benefits**
In return, we can offer you working arrangements that will enhance your work-life balance including a generous holiday allowance of 40 days plus bank holidays (pro rata).

In addition, we offer a range of staff benefits such as membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, childcare vouchers, new technology scheme, interest-free loans on annual travel cards, discounts at many leisure activities, restaurants, shops and other establishments. A wide range of developmental opportunities is also offered.

**Agile Working **At Richmond and Wandsworth Councils, we care more about how you work and what you achieve, rather than where you work on any given day. The difference you can make to our local communities is what really matters most to us, service delivery must always come first. We have carefully considered agile ways of working to provide the best experience for residents, stakeholders and our staff.

Our agile working strategy actively supports and encourages a dynamic work environment and daily working experience. Agile working helps put the needs of our staff at the centre of everything we do, so if specific flexible working arrangements helps you with this, feel free to let us know.

Your wellbeing and the flexible way in which you can work is and will remain a key priority for Richmond and Wandsworth Councils. We want you to thrive and feel empowered in your work

**Indicative Recruitment Timeline**Closing Date: Sunday 28th MayShortlisting Date: Week commencing 29th MayInterview Date: Week commencing 5th June

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions to the Councils and can improve the way we deliver services.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.

This recruitment will be anonymised.

**Important Information**:Richmond and Wandsworth Councils are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.