Asset and Bereavement Officer £29,920- £30,404 per annum, pro rata 22 or 30 hours per week available, Permanent contract Coleford/agile working An exciting time to join Forest of Dean District Council. Forest of Dean District Council is dedicated to creating a vibrant and sustainable future for our community. Our priorities are centred on fostering thriving communities by empowering and engaging residents, enhancing infrastructure, promoting community well-being, and ensuring social equity. We are committed to decarbonisation and nature recovery, focusing on renewable energy transitions, energy efficiency, transport transformation, nature recovery, and food resilience. Additionally, we strive to build a sustainable economy through the promotion of a circular economy, robust business support, workforce skill development, sustainable town initiatives, and the preservation of natural capital. About the role Forest of Dean District Council is seeking two Asset and Bereavement Officers to provide essential administrative and operational support to our busy Property and Estates team. There are two positions available which would suit someone looking for a job share. The work pattern i can be flexible to suit the needs of appointed candidates. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on managing multiple priorities, is confident working independently, and enjoys working as a key point of contact for a range of stakeholders including tenants, landlords, members, and the general public. As the Asset and Bereavement Officer, you'll play a vital role in maintaining accurate asset records, assisting with audits, coordinating maintenance schedules, and handling ownership inquiries. You will advise the general public on options for purchasing and allocation of burial plots at both sites and offer feedback and advice on best practice to ensure the cemeteries function efficiently. If you're detail-oriented, confident using systems, and eager to support the effective management of council assets, we'd love to hear from you. You will need To be educated to A-level or equivalent standard. A minimum 3 years' experience of working in a multi-disciplined environment in a supporting role Proven experience in administrative support, asset management, or a related field is desirable. A high level of IT skills to undertake the inputting of complex data accurately onto different systems Good written and oral communication skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders. Special Conditions Full UK driving licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes BPSS check For more information about this role please see the Job Description/Person Specification. What can we do for you? Agile working allowing a mix of home and office working (depending on the need of the role) Flexible working arrangements (depending on the role) 27 days paid annual leave (pro rata if you are working part time) plus bank holidays, which increases to 30 days after five years of service In addition you will have an extra two volunteering days a year for you to support a charity of your choice A Health cash plan giving you cash back on health, dental and eye care Generous contributorylocal government pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme 24/7, providing positive, preventative and supportive advice and counselling to deal with everyday events and issues Cycle to work scheme Salary sacrifice car lease scheme with significant tax and NI savings to be made on electric cars Terms and conditions apply. If you feel this is the role for you please email your CV and supporting statement detailing how you meet the criteria above by clicking on the ?Apply for this Position' icon within this page. Your application will not be considered if you have not provided a supporting statement, in addition to your CV. Accredited of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies - Please state this within your covering statement or in a separate email. Safer recruitment practices are applied to all job vacancies. Successful candidates will be required to complete a pre-employment medical questionnaire; provide references; proof of identity; nationality and immigration status; three years' employment or education history (if applicable) and, in some cases, verification of criminal record. ADZN1_UKTJ