About the role:
South Lincolnshire Crematorium is set within 11 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and provides a calm, compassionate and professional service to bereaved families at one of the most difficult times in their lives. As part of Lincolnshire Co-op, we are proud to serve our communities with dignity, care and respect.
We are now looking for a Crematorium Manager to lead the day-to-day operation of the crematorium, ensuring the highest standards of service, compliance and care for families, colleagues and stakeholders.
As Crematorium Manager, you will take full responsibility for the efficient, respectful and legally compliant operation of South Lincolnshire Crematorium. You’ll lead and inspire a team of colleagues, oversee cremation services and memorial functions, and ensure all activity meets legislative, environmental and organisational standards.
You’ll balance operational leadership with compassion, professionalism and attention to detail, while managing budgets, maintaining facilities and acting as the main point of contact for families, funeral directors and officiants.
For more information, please refer to the full job description which is available for download on this page. INDMP
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About You
You’ll bring a calm, compassionate and professional approach, with the ability to lead sensitively while maintaining high operational standards. You’ll have a relevant qualification such as the ICCM Diploma, or equivalent experience within a crematorium or funeral service environment, alongside proven leadership capability and strong organisational skills.
You’ll be comfortable supporting bereaved families with empathy and emotional intelligence, while also working confidently with funeral directors, officiants and other professionals. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as is the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, dignity and respect.
You’ll have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy, particularly in relation to statutory records, permits, financial transactions and compliance requirements. You’ll be confident managing budgets, overseeing payments and maintaining robust administrative processes.
Flexibility is important in this role, and you’ll be willing to work weekends, evenings and bank holidays, including responding to out-of-hours calls and carrying out keyholder duties when required. You’ll also be able to meet the physical aspects of the role safely, in line with health and safety procedures.
A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use is desirable, and a satisfactory DBS disclosure is required for this role. Additionally, the successful candidate must be CTTS qualified.
Benefits
In addition to working for a successful co-operative business, we offer our colleagues fantastic benefits, including:
4. 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays) (pro-rata)
5. Pension scheme (with up to 12% employer contributions)
6. Generous colleague discount rates across our family of businesses
7. Annual discretionary colleague bonuses to reward you for your hard work
8. Working schedules that are available four weeks in advance, giving you time to plan around your shifts
9. Free tea and coffee provisions for all colleagues during rest breaks at work