Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader

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Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader

Post No: TBC

Salary: Starting from £42,839 to £46,142.0 p.a.

Grade: Grade 7

Hours: 37 hours per week

Place of work: Worthing Crematorium

Closing date: 25th August 2025

Interviews: TBC

We are seeking an experienced professional to join the Bereavement Services Team as the Senior Bereavement Services Team Leader. You will be responsible for the day to day running of the crematorium which is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact within the local community. Our crematorium plays a vital role in serving the community, providing a space where families can remember and honor their loved ones - not just on the day of the service, but throughout the year.

In this role, your excellent leadership will be key to driving success. You’ll have full responsibility for overseeing day to day operations and developing your team. You'll cultivate a culture that reflects the council's key values of resilience, adaptability and participation while ensuring we maintain our reputation for quality and exceptional care. Building positive connections with families and Funeral Directors will be essential, ensuring they know they can rely on us during their most difficult times.

As the needs of the families we serve continue to evolve, so do our services. No two days will be the same, as each family and farewell is deeply personal. Our chapels are designed to accommodate people of all faiths, beliefs, and backgrounds, offering families the flexibility to create a service that truly reflects their wishes. Your creativity and vision will help shape the uniqueness of the crematorium and by joining us, you will become part of something truly significant - offering comfort, support, and a lasting legacy for those who need it most.

Ideally you will have bereavement related experience but must be a good communicator, a problem solver, have an adaptable approach to work and provide a high standard of customer care.

If you wish for further information or to be considered for this role please contact james.thomas@adur-worthing.gov.uk

At Adur & Worthing, we are committed to supporting care leavers, in accordance with the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. To that end, we operate a guaranteed interview scheme for anyone meeting the essential criteria of the role they are applying for. In order to be considered for this, you will need to be a care leaver under the age of 25 at the time of application. Please confirm that you are a care leaver in the "Showing how you meet the person specification and job description" section of the application form.

As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of applicants declaring a disability, that meet the essential criteria for this position, will be offered an interview.

Staff are our most important asset and we therefore have a benefit package which reflects our continuing commitment to our employees. This includes:

• Generous leave entitlement; a minimum of 26 days + Bank Holiday entitlement
• Local Government Pension
• Training & development
• Occupational Health
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Employee resource groups/networks
• Buddy Support Programme
• Flexible working options

We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. Staff work in a supportive and safe environment, recognising their responsibility to value and respect each other’s contributions. Standards of conduct must be of the highest level to ensure that no-one is harassed, bullied or victimised. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, staff engagement forums and are keen to hear from applicants from a variety of different backgrounds.