Part Time Crematorium Assistant
Working flexibly, 3 days per week, typically 9am to 3pm.
18 hours per week
The main working pattern will be on a Monday and Saturday + one other day.
Our core operating hours are between 6am – 10pm daily, so the ability to work flexibly on occasion will be required.
Variations in working hours will always be discussed in advance.
From £10,886.85 per annum (£24,193 pro rata) + £500 pro rata salary uplift after qualification + Site performance bonus + Benefits
Permanent
Howe Bridge Crematorium
Have you always wanted to use your transferable skills in a role where what you do can truly make a difference every day?
Would you enjoy working as a part of a close-knit team with a sense of camaraderie not found in a generic job?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
We are the largest independent operator of crematoria in the UK, employing more than 500 empathetic and dedicated individuals and we are growing.
Like many of our colleagues, you might not have considered this line of work before, however with industry training provided and on-going career development, you will find it one of the most varied and rewarding opportunities you could ever imagine.
The role
As part of our busy team, you will ensure that families are given the best experience possible.
No two days will be the same as each family and service are uniquely personal. You will be involved in a variety of tasks each day including:
- Administration - Answering the telephone with great customer service skills, using Chronicle / Word / Excel, helping families with queries / collection of ashes / planning a service to showing a family around the grounds to view memorial options.
- Chapel - Preparation of the chapel hall before each service and welcoming the families and Funeral Directors attending and directing them to their seats. Ensuring the correct music / visual tributes are played, orders of service are in place and offering support as required.
Ad hoc work:
- For example some basic gardening, getting involved in a Christmas service or making sure the site is tidy and presentable.
This role requires flexibility and pulling together as one team to support each other and provide the exceptional care and service that we are known for.
About you
- Any previous bereavement / funeral industry experience would be beneficial (Crematorium Assistant / Crematorium Technician / Funeral Operative / Funeral Arranger etc) however not essential as full industry training is provided.
- Strong Administration experience is essential, you may have worked as an Administrator, Customer Service Advisor or in Data Entry role with lots of computer work.
- Emotionally resilient and organised with excellent attention to detail.
- A real team player with natural compassion and the desire to make a difference every day.
- Flexible in approach to working hours.
- Comfortable communicator able to speak to people in a caring and understanding manner.
- Good level of IT skills and comfortable with Word / Excel and emails.
What We Offer
If you would like to join the Westerleigh team, you can be sure of a warm welcome, ongoing training and development and a sense of pride by truly making a difference every day to the families we serve.
No two days are the same and many of our Managers have developed their careers within the business.
The values we champion are Safety First, Exceptional Care, Uniquely Personal and One Team.
In addition to salary, you will also be eligible for the following benefits: