About the Role

You will be required to undertake the cremation process of deceased persons under the direction of the Burials and Cremations Manager or their Deputy, in accordance with the codes of practice, ethics and all relevant to date legislation.

To provide a caring, sensitive, and high-quality service to the bereaved and members of the public attending the cremation service.

To undertake grounds maintenance tasks/works in the workplace (Thornton or Southport Crematoria)

To undertake all chapel duties in the crematorium in readiness for service provision and all associated work in the environment within the crematorium.

Please see Appendix A (page 10) in the recruitment pack for a full copy of the Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this vacancy is Thursday 4^th June 2026 (or earlier in the event of high volume of applications being received).

Provisional interview dates are Tuesday 16^th June 2026.

Equal Opportunities

Sefton Council strives to ensure that our workforce is inclusive and representative of our communities. A diverse workforce is important to us, our staff bring with them a wide range of experiences, views, ideas, and innovations, and we are committed to providing an environment that recognises, respects, and values everybody’s identity, where individual differences are strengths and where everyone can thrive and maximise their potential. We are always open to learning and growing as an organisation, and we welcome new ideas and initiatives that promote equality, diversity and inclusion.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer; all candidates will receive equal treatment. Our decision to appoint will be based upon whether an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, and abilities make them the most suitable candidate for the role.

GUARANTEED INTERVIEW SCHEME

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

If you are currently in care or have previously been in care, we provide a guaranteed interview scheme for care experienced people if you meet the essential requirements for the role.

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