Memorial Supervisor

LOCATION:
Perth Crematorium, Crieff Road, Perth, PH1 2PE

SALARY:
£26,241 - £28,474 per year

CONTRACT TYPE:
Permanent

POSITION TYPE:
Full Time

HOURS:
36 hours per week

£26,241 - £28,474
Perth Crematorium

An opportunity exists to join Perth & Council's Bereavement Services team, a small team of staff based at Perth Crematorium and working out of Westbank nursery through time.

The successful post-holder will be lead a small team and carry out a range of specific tasks and activities to deliver the headstone stabilisation strategy and ensure the safety of the Council’s burial grounds and cemeteries. Duties will include identifying lairs/headstones using mobile apps to record and store information. Carrying out the programmed headstone stabilisation works, ground works and repairs, refurbishment and improvement works. You will assist the Bereavement Services officers in the inspection, stabilisation of headstones as required. You will supervise a team of 3 and ensure all targets are met and all operations are carried out safely following all processes.

**The Individual**:
You will hold or be willing to work towards the Module awarded by MAMM/BRAHM in regards to working with headstones and any associated qualifications.

**Requirements**:

- Have experience in organising your own work load, and delegating and managing a small team.
- Practical experience of mapping systems (ideally for burials) in electronic and paper versions.
- A proven ability to work methodically and under pressure to achieve deadlines.
- To have or carry out the required training or hold the relevant qualification to carry out headstone inspections, the ability to complete the required audit trail and be willing to carryout the required training.
- A valid UK drivers licence, towing a trailor (C1+E) is desirable for this post.
- Working with hand tools, chain saw certificate (from the ground only) and mini digger experience are all desirable for this post.
- Be willing to undertake first aid training and all training modules relevant to the post and supervising a small team.
- Be fit and of good health willing to work out doors in all weather conditions.

Interviews will be held at Perth Crematorium.

Please APPLY ONLINE. Facilities are available at all public libraries in Perth and Kinross. If you have a disability and require reasonable adjustments, please call 01738 475555 to discuss.

As part of our safer recruitment measures, Perth & Kinross Council carries out rigorous checks on the right to work in the UK, qualifications, employment history, including references, and fitness to undertake the post.

A healthy work life balance is important to Perth & Kinross Council and we provide supportive management and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve a healthy work life balance. You will have access to training and support for continued professional development.