Bereavement Co-ordinator - EAL11423
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £31,096.00 to £33,669.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Haddington, EH41 3HA |
| Company: | East Lothian Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | EAL11423 |
Summary
Vacancy Information
Hourly rate of pay: £17.04 - £18.45
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 09:00-17:00
Flexi time is applicable.
To start asap.
This role will be based on site, and will require an ability to read maps; an understanding of manual labour; and an ability to work closely and effectively with colleagues in Amenity Services.
The successful candidate will take a lead on headstone checking processes, including : -
- Carrying out risk assessments on headstones to ensure the Council complies with Health and Safety regulations.
- Information management of assessments, and recording the findings from risk assessments.
- Implementing the actions required as a result of the headstone checks.
Home / Hybrid Working Consideration
Applications for homeworking or hybrid working will be considered for this post, subject to a trial period and in accordance with East Lothian Council’s Home Working and Worksmart Policies which can be found here. Home or Hybrid working options can be discussed with candidates invited for interview. All applicants must live in the UK and will be expected to attend Council offices from time to time as required.
Job Details
The jobholder is responsible for effective liaison and coordination of bereavement services including an oversight of the electronic burial management system headstone check processes.
Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.
The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.
Job Requirements
Relevant Qualifications
The Jobholder must be educated to HNC level or equivalent in an appropriate discipline e.g. business administration, computing, or public services and /or be able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge, skills and competencies gained through previous relevant experience.
Driving Licence
As the duties of this role require you to effectively travel to successfully undertake the full remit of the role, you must hold a current driving licence and have access to a vehicle.*
(*Where a disability precludes you from obtaining a driving licence, ELC will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability.)
Additional Information
For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link: www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo
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If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk
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