Cemeteries Manager
South East Employers (Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead) – full‑time, permanent position located in Maidenhead, Berkshire. Salary: £37,526 – £41,613 per annum.
The role involves implementing council policies for efficient cemetery management, day‑to‑day maintenance, supervisory duties, and ensuring statutory compliance and sensitive support for bereaved families.
Key Responsibilities
* Implement council policies and standards for efficient, effective cemetery management.
* Day‑to‑day management and maintenance of cemetery services, including supervision under the Grounds Maintenance Contract.
* Ensure statutory requirements are met and bereaved families’ needs are sensitively managed.
* Communicate and liaise with residents, councillors, users and external organisations.
* Identify and implement improvements in service delivery.
Required Qualifications
* GCSE English language and Maths.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* High interpersonal sensitivity and empathy.
* Excellent communication skills and positive working relationships with residents, community groups and contractors.
* Ability to develop and manage strong, effective partnerships.
* Good negotiation skills.
What We Offer
* 32 days annual leave.
* Hybrid working pattern for better work‑life balance.
* Generous local government pension scheme with life cover and Additional Voluntary Contribution.
* Free employee parking close to the offices.
* Give As You Earn scheme.
* Instant Reward Scheme for innovative achievement.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Access to discounts and deals with retailers, gyms, travel.
RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive environment and is an equal opportunities’ employer. We encourage applications from all, with a guaranteed interview for disabled applicants, current/former armed forces members or those with a formal care system background up to age 25, if they meet the minimum requirements.
Interview dates: Week commencing 11/01/2026.
To discuss this position informally, contact Christopher Capper – Parks and Open Spaces Contract Manager (Christopher.capper@rbwm.gov.uk). To apply, visit https://ce0865li.webitrent.com/.
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