Burial Ground Consultant (23083)

• Advertised Salary: £13.14
• Function: Funeralcare
• Job Number: 23083
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Full/Part Time: Part Time
• Total Contracted Hours: 16
• Closing Date: 1 May 2025
• Postcode: BH23 7EJ
• Shift Pattern: Mon-Sat 6am-8pm (Variable)
• Location: Hinton Park Woodland Burial Ground, Christchurch, Poole & Wimborne Woodland Burial Ground

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Burial Ground Consultant.

The shifts will be variable between the hours of 06:00 - 20:00 Monday to Saturday. Gate opening Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays when required.

You'll be an integral part of the team, supporting the day-to-day operation of the Burial Ground and providing an outstanding service to families. You'll provide a courteous, efficient, effective and dignified service to all clients through the arrangement and delivery of burials and memorials.

What you'll get..

• 31 days leave (incl bank holidays) rising to 36 with service
• 20% store discount
• Healthcare cash plan, pension & share incentive plan
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Training & development opportunities

What to expect..

• Manage, support and process all enquiries from members of the public and clients, accurately processing all the necessary arrangements for burials.
• Be responsible for the diary and all administration systems ensuring the smooth operation of the Burial Ground.
• Promoting, advising and selling of all forms of memorialisation and value-added products and services.
• Liaise with and assist funeral directors, clergy/officiants, the bereaved and members of the public and provide the highest possible standards of service.
• Ensure all required documentation is completed and/or received in compliance with Company rules, regulations and statutory legislation. Liaising with external agencies and authorities as required.
• Ensuring the identification, storage and final disposal of cremated remains with the burial ground are undertaken and documented appropriately.
• Receive payments from clients and complete the administration of financial documentation.
• Be responsible for the security of petty cash, premises and company equipment.
• Undertake any other duties that may reasonably be required in support of the Burial Ground operation as required.
• Being proactive in community activities to promote the Burial Ground and End of life services.

What we're looking for..

• IT literate and a competent user of MS Office.
• Great communication skills.
• Customer facing experience.
• Excellent administration and organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Can display resilience and be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• High level of understanding, empathy, and compassion.

Training..

• Previous experience within the funeral industry is not required as we'll provide full training.
• Travel to other sites will be required.

About Us

We're an independent Co-op, operating across the south of England running convenience food stores, funeral homes, crematoria, natural/woodland burial grounds and a Starbucks coffee franchise. We're owned by our 300,000+ members, have over 4,000 colleagues and a purpose of working together for the benefit of our communities. We have a commitment to sustainable business and a promise to provide a fair, fresh approach, for all. Become part of the family who are proud to serve local communities and put people first.

Successful candidates will undergo a DBS check as part of compliance requirements.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.