Bereavement Services Administrator

About the Role

Thanet District Council is seeking a dedicated Bereavement Services Administrator to join its small Bereavement Services Team. Based in the Thanet Area, this permanent, full-time role offers a supportive environment within a council committed to high-quality services and community partnership.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle administrative duties including telephone enquiries, emails and face-to-face requests from the public and Funeral Directors.
• Enter data with high attention to detail.
• Manage cash and cheques.
• Assist with light gardening, cemetery tidying and interment support during quieter periods.

What We Are Looking For

• Ability to manage varied communication formats including telephone, email and face-to-face.
• Strong attention to detail for data entry tasks.
• Willingness to undertake additional tasks to support cemetery and crematorium operations.

Benefits

• Competitive salary starting at £25,008 per annum, with progression to £26,268.
• Flexible working hours and annual leave arrangements.
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership.
• Reduced cost leisure membership including theatre tickets and sporting activities.
• Extensive Employee Wellbeing package.