Bereavement Services Manager An exciting opportunity has arisen to lead the Bereavement Services Team at Thanet Crematorium. You will report to the Head of Neighbourhoods. You will work with a small, friendly team operating within the public sector, providing Cremation and Burial Services to bereaved families and the public. We are seeking to appoint a self-motivated and enthusiastic individual to become part of the Neighbourhoods Service and lead the running of the Cemetery and Crematorium. The primary purpose of this role is to lead the direct day-to-day management, operation, and administration of all aspects of the Bereavement service and associated buildings. Lead and directly line manage (including appraisals, one-to-ones, disciplinaries and support) the Bereavement Services Team. Responsibility for ensuring health and safety compliance is maintained by staff, by undertaking regular H&S checks on staff, completing and reviewing risk assessments/safe systems of work and keeping records up-to-date; undertaking corrective/disciplinary action as required. Manage and be responsible for assigned budgets, including the purchase and delivery of large spend items. Maximise value for money through effective use of resources and spending in line with procurement procedures. Develop, implement and review policies and procedures in relation to the efficient delivery of Bereavement Services. Develop, support and promote a strong customer-focused performance culture within the team. Manage the maintenance of 12 Closed Church Yards. Management of the Memorial Stability Programme over the next 20 years. Be fully aware of all statutory changes and take responsibility for reviewing service practice and managing change, liaising with the funeral trade, doctors, coroners, Medical Examiners and medical referees and dealing with implications of amendments to the burial and cremation Acts. Negotiate & oversee Service Level Agreements between Bereavement Services and other Council departments, establishing and negotiating service standards, monitoring delivery and working within the budget set for each SLA, revising as necessary. Our historic seaside towns of Ramsgate, Margate, and Broadstairs, along with their surrounding villages, are rich in heritage and opportunity. With 19 miles of stunning coastline, our beautiful Blue Flag beaches, the internationally renowned Turner Contemporary, and the UK’s only Royal Harbour are all just a short train ride from central London, thanks to the high-speed rail link. Our proximity to the port of Dover and the Eurotunnel at Folkestone means Europe is literally on our doorstep too. All of this, combined with a flexible approach to how we work, makes it an exciting time to join Thanet District Council. We have set our sights high. We strive to provide our residents with the highest quality services. We aim to ensure that by listening to local people, working in active partnership, and innovatively addressing challenges, we can accelerate improvements to meet the challenges ahead. The post holder will be required to liaise with other members of council staff, councillors, the public and other statutory agencies. Applicants must possess good communication and organisational skills, be able to work independently, and have relevant previous experience. For further details, please see the attached job description and person specification.