About Us

The Role

Based in Richmond the primary essence of this role is ensure all graves are prepared correctly, in compliance with Health and Safety Legislation, Burial Law (the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977), and the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) Code of Safe Working Practice in Cemeteries.  You will also have shared responsibility for the general grounds maintenance operations across 6 cemetery sites, which includes but is not limited to, mowing, planting, pruning, weeding, hedge cutting, turfing and path maintenance to improve the general appearance of the cemeteries. As well as proven experience of using digging machines, and safely excavating graves by hand you must be qualified to the ICCM Code of Safe Working Practice in the provision of graves, with due regard to Health and Safety within the cemetery grounds.

The service is public facing and hence excellent communication skills are required and experience of dealing direct with residents.  You will assist customers with their enquiries on site, many of whom may be recently bereaved, ensuring the information is accurate and given in a sympathetic manner.  You will also be a visible presence to officers on site during funerals to oversee the burial to ensure no problems occur.

You will be welcomed into a service area which delivers a range of services including parks, trees and allotments and your personal development will be encouraged. Work Life balance and wellbeing are promoted so we can offer you arrangements that will enhance this, including generous holiday allowance of 31 days plus bank holidays and 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 sites, restaurants, shops and other establishments.

Richmond and Wandsworth are currently reviewing our pay, reward and benefits framework, in partnership with Trade Union colleagues. We are developing different options that make sure we have a fair and transparent system in place.

Please submit your CV together with a supporting statement detailing why you are applying for the post and how you meet each of the criteria set out in the person specification.

If you would like an informal discussion regarding the role, please contact Matt Almond Parks Operation Manager Matt.Almond@richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk or Telephone 02084875276.

 Indicative Recruitment Timeline

Closing Date:  Sunday 12^th November 

Shortlisting Date: W/C 13^th November   

Interview Date: TBC 

The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

 Equality Statement 

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.

Important Information:

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 application process will be anonymised.

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