Crematorium Manager (22400)

• Advertised Salary: £36,783
• Function: Funeralcare
• Job Number: 22400
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Full/Part Time: Full Time
• Total Contracted Hours: 39
• Closing Date: 1 January 2025
• Postcode: EX5 2PT
• Shift Pattern: Mon to Sat 06:00 - 20:00 (Variable)
• Location: East Devon Crematorium

We're offering an exciting opportunity to lead and inspire the crematorium team, ensuring the effective running of the Crematorium. As a Crematorium Manager you'll oversee operations, champion team development, and deliver our vision of outstanding end-of-life-services.

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 and mentor a dedicated team to exceed client expectations.
• Handle team performance, recruitment, and development with a focus on accountability and excellence.
• Oversee all crematorium operations, ensuring standards, policies and procedures are upheld.
• Ensure compliance, security, and operational efficiency across the whole site while managing budgets, finance and KPIs.
• Build relationships with external agencies and promote community engagement initiatives.

What we're looking for..

• Strong leadership experience in operations or logistics.
• People-focused, with proven skills in coaching and team management.
• Excellent communicator and problem solver, with strong organisational abilities.
• IT literate and confident in managing budgets and performance.
• Qualified Crematorium Technician an advantage - Not essential as training will be provided.
• UK driving license required.

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 200,000+ 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.