Cemeteries and Allotments Assistant

• Reference: CP1007
• Division: Major Projects and Commercial
• Salary: £29,448.00 - £32,070.00 per annum
• Contract type: Permanent
• Posted on: 01 May 2026
• Interview date:27 May 2026
• Extra payment(s): Special responsibility allowance

• Positions: 1
• Category: Community and streets
• Grade: D - E
• Working hours: 37 per week
• Closing date: 17 May 2026
• Location: Cemeteries and allotments
• Location type: Onsite

About the role

Crawley currently operate two cemeteries and 20 allotment sites. Little Trees Cemetery on the southern boundary of the town near Pease Pottage and Snell Hatch Cemetery, with allotment sites throughout the town.

As Cemeteries and Allotments Assistant your main focus will be to support our Allotments Officer in the upkeep and maintenance of our allotment sites. In addition, you will be working as part of a small team responsible for the day-to-day operation of both cemetery sites.

Duties at the allotment sites will include:

• strimming
• grass cutting
• clearance of plots

Duties at the cemeteries will include:

• marking out
• digging
• preparing and back-filling graves
• maintaining the high-quality landscaped grounds

Therefore, it would be advantageous if you have proven experience of using plant machinery, hedge cutters, strimmers and ride-on mowers, along with a full and current UK driving licence (category B).

In addition to the use of both hand and power tools, the role does require the use of a small 360 degree digger and a small dumper, both of which the successful candidate will need to be experienced or certificated to operate or have a willingness to train and pass a certification within six months of the agreed start date.

You will need to have very good verbal communication skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence and empathy to deal with customers and the public appropriately.

In return, we offer the exciting opportunity to be part of a dedicated team providing excellent cemetery and allotment provision, excellent working conditions and pension scheme.

You will need to be comfortable with working alone and as part of a team when undertaking the daily duties.

Additional information

The post holder will be required to take part in a roster to cover weekend and bank holiday burials as part of a standby rota for Saturday burials (category C) for which an additional payment will be made.

A full and current UK driving licence will be a requirement of the role (category B).

Satisfactory clearance of a basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be a condition of employment.

Employee benefits

We offer a generous employee benefits package, with a range of discounts, benefits and wellbeing incentives to suit everyone.

At Crawley Borough Council, you will have access to a structured programme of learning from day one, designed to help you succeed in your role and grow your career.

Our way of working

Our shared values and behaviours reflect the special nature of our council. We encourage all colleagues to put them into practice, whatever job they do. Take a look to see if we are the perfect match.

Safer recruitment

Crawley Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer of first choice reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all under represented groups.

Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form.

Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

How to apply

Click the Apply button to complete your application online. Please ensure that the reference details you supply are for your current or most recent employer and that any gaps in employment are covered on your application form. Please note that CVs will not be accepted without a fully completed application form.

For an informal conversation or further information regarding the role, email kirsty.elliott@crawley.gov.uk, Assistant Facilities Manager.

We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible, as we may close this advert before the stated closing date if enough applications are received.

Related documents

• Cemeteries and Allotments Assistant job description (PDF, 151.11 KB)