Technical Support Officer (Leisure, Parks and Bereavement Services)

Amber Valley Borough Council

Closing date

25 October 2026

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We are welcoming applications for the role of Technical Support Officer (Leisure, Parks and Bereavement Services), on an 18.5 hour per week temporary contract to cover for maternity leave – the shift pattern for this role will be Monday’s, Tuesday’s and Wednesday morning based at the Town Hall, Ripley.

The successful applicant will support the smooth and efficient delivery of the frontline business activities of the Leisure, Parks and

Bereavement Services team by

• Providing excellent customer service when receiving phone calls, emails and enquiries regarding funeral bookings, as well as being the first point of contact to deal with general customer enquiries/complaints in a helpful, friendly and supportive manner.
• Liaising with Cemetery staff to check burial dates/times/coffin sizes/grave numbers and locations in relation to the weekly burials.
• Checking interment forms, ownership documentation and deeds from funeral directors/bereaved and processing details on the cemetery software system.
• Completing data inputting on to various computer systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Providing general administrative and clerical support, including issuing and processing associated orders and invoices.
• Having a proactive and positive attitude.=

If this sounds like a role that appeals to you, we would love to hear from you!

In addition, we can offer

• Free office car parking.
• Flexible Working
• Personal and professional development.
• Access to the local government pension scheme
• Opportunities to make a difference.

If you would like more information about the role, please contact

Tom Nelson, Leisure and Parks Manager on 01773 841652 or email

tom.nelson@ambervalley.gov.uk

To apply, please visit Amber

Valley Borough Council’s website at

www.ambervalley.gov.uk/job

CV’s are not accepted.

Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Amber Valley Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.