Burials Officer (Cemeteries) - 2 posts

Job Introduction

From 1 December 2025, our updated Pay and Reward package will take effect, introducing a new approach to recognising and rewarding roles across the Council. As part of this change, the salary for this role will be adjusted to a pay range of  £30,024 - £33,143 (pro-rata for part time)

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward-thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure 

Role Purpose

• Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole (BCP) Council is looking for someone to join our compassionate, enthusiastic and proactive Bereavement Care team. 
• As a Burials Officer, you will play a key role in our current burial operations and in the transition toward more efficient management and delivery of our services.

Main Responsibilities

• You will play an active role in a multi skilled and motivated team, primarily working remotely across our multiple cemetery and crematoria sites. 
• You will play a leading role in overseeing the lawful preparation of the grave sites, ensuring safe operating procedures are followed by your colleagues, supporting the Cemetery and Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, in line with LACO 1977 and Health and Safety at work Act. 
• As an essential part of your job you will be required to build and maintain strong relationships with other team members, senior officers, external colleagues, other departments and residents. You must therefore be a confident communicator.

The Ideal Candidate

• You will be required to have exceptional organisational skills, whilst demonstrating an adaptable approach to your working week, in line with the wider service needs. 
• You will play an active role in the team in a supportive environment, and there will be plenty of opportunities to develop your skills, progress your career and contribute to the direction of the service as a whole. 
• This role primarily involves working outside within the cemetery grounds in all seasons, ensuring our current Cemetery Rules and Regulations are adhered to consistently. 
• You will be required to travel independently across the conurbation, either in a BCP vehicle or your own, therefore it is essential that you have a full clean UK driving licence. 
• This role requires you to participate regularly in manually preparing grave plots and scattering locations, undertaking both manual handling and industry approved training in order to do so competently.  
• This role requires you to update statutory burial registers, maintain statistical data and work databases such as excel, word, outlook and our bespoke diary system, Plotbox. 
• Whatever stage of your career we welcome your application. 

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

Our Benefits 

A Place to Thrive – Join BCP Council 

At BCP Council, we’re not just building a workforce— we’re transforming how we recognise and reward our people. 

From 1 December 2025, we’re proud to introduce a new Pay and Reward package, shaped through close collaboration with our trade union partners. This marks a significant step forward in how we recognise and reward our colleagues, reflecting our commitment to creating a modern, inclusive, and supportive workplace. 

Our enhanced offer includes fair and transparent pay, modernised terms and conditions, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain talented individuals. Whether it’s flexible working, wellbeing support, or opportunities for career progression, our new approach puts people first- we’re excited to welcome new colleagues into a Council that’s evolving to meet the needs of both our workforce and our communities. 

Check out our attractive enhanced benefits and find out more about the new Pay and Reward package at (Employee benefits | Working for BCP link to careers page)  

Be the difference - Join an organisation that values you 

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