Bereavement Services Technician

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Bereavement Services team at Sunderland City Council and work within this progressive department.

You will be responsible for preparing grave spaces for private interments and cremated remains, coordinating family burials throughout 10 cemeteries in Sunderland, liaising with Funeral Directors and Memorial Masons to ensure service excellence for every service and every family and overseeing cremation processing at Sunderland crematorium as part of a duty rotation.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record in delivery of customer service, will be self- motivated and driven to achieve high standards and be committed to service excellence, offering advice, support and care during what may be an emotional time for family and loved ones.

For an informal discussion please contact Nicky Raine or Ian Hammond on 0191 561 8131

Applications must be completed on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil

If you require any support, contact HR by Telephone: 0191 561 1755 or email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk.

Please note that CVs are not acceptable.

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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £24,496.00-£26,845.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 244621