Cemeteries and Burials Officer (ref:1995)

• Cemeteries_and_Burials_Officer_1995_-_Job_Description_and_Person_Specification

Please apply online via the link provided.

Closing date: Sunday 1 November 2026 
Interview date: Wednesday 11 November 2026
Contract type: Permanent/Part-time (23 hours per week)

Salary: £20,931.86 - £23,349.97 (£33,673.00 - £37,563.00 full time equivalent)

Please apply online via Winchester City Council's website.

We are seeking an organised and compassionate Cemeteries and Burials Officer, to work on a part-time, 3 days a week (Wednesday to Friday) job share arrangement. 

You will be responsible for supporting the effective administration and operation of the Council's cemeteries and burial services. Working closely with funeral directors, families, stonemasons, and contractors, you will ensure that all burial and cemetery-related activities are delivered professionally, sensitively, and in accordance with relevant legislation and Council policies.

Excellent communication and customer care skills are an essential, as is a good attention to detail. You must have a tactful, empathetic and helpful approach, together with an aptitude for problem solving. You must possess good IT skills, be organised to meet tight deadlines, self-motivated and comfortable with working independently within a small team. You must also be proficient in Microsoft Office/365 and ideally have experience of the BACAS system, although full training will be provided. 

The post holder will be required to work with the public and contractors and is to locate predominantly from the Lodge at Magdalen Hill Cemetery, Alresford Road, Winchester, and the Council Offices, so must be able to meet the travel requirements of the role.  

Why Join Us: 
We offer an excellent package of benefits including: 

• A hybrid-working pattern, with up to 50% of your time working remotely (after first 3 weeks in office) 
• Employer paid health cash plan 
• Salary sacrifice scheme for cars and bikes  
• 26 days annual leave per year rising to 33 days - dependent on length of service 
• 13 days additional flexi leave per year (subject to operational requirements) 
• Option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave 
• Free parking (during work hours) at any Winchester Park and Ride 
• Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme 
• Discounts at a range of major high street brands and the two leisure centres in the district 
• Season Ticket loans  
• Excellent working environment 
• Support for continuous professional development 

If this sounds like the role for you, we would be delighted to hear from you.

More detailed information on the role can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

For an informal discussion, please contact Carol Stefanczuk, Licensing Manager on [phone removed] or David Ingram, Service Lead - Public Protection on [phone removed].