Bereavement Services Manager - Middlesbrough City Council
Salary - £51,356 - £53,460
Location - Middlesbrough
This is a Fixed Term, Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 GMT.
The role
We have an exciting role on offer within our Environmental Services as a Bereavement Services Manager.
We are seeking a compassionate and strategic leader to manage Middlesbrough’s Bereavement Services, including the Crematorium and Cemeteries. This is a unique opportunity to lead a service that provides vital support to families during times of loss, ensuring dignity, respect, and compliance at every stage.
To be successful in this role you need a ICCM / APSE Certificates in Cemetery or Crematorium Management qualification obtained, Management Degree or Equivalent professional qualification (NVQ level 5 or above, CIPD), and Recent evidence of Personal Development related to Bereavement Services Work.
As Bereavement Services Manager, you will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight, shaping long-term service strategies and driving continuous improvement. You will ensure the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant services, manage financial and contractual performance, and lead a dedicated team with empathy and professionalism.
Please note this is a fixed term post due to end on 02.04.2028.
If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact, Katie Bargewell, Environmental Services Manager at [email protected] or call 01642 773371.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
What we offer
We believe in rewarding our people for their hard work by offering an attractive benefits package including generous annual leave, employee discounts and that all important pension, there’s something to benefit everyone! You can find out more about us and what we offer by clicking below.
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Promoting excellence in public services
APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) is a not for profit unincorporated association working with over 300 councils throughout the UK. Promoting excellence in public services, APSE is the foremost specialist in local authority frontline services, hosting a network for frontline service providers in areas such as waste and refuse collection, parks and environmental services, cemeteries and crematorium, environmental health, leisure, school meals, cleaning, housing and building maintenance.
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