St Albans Council
Cemeteries Manager
AL1 3JE
Key information
- Pay
- from £43,900 a year
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Permanent
- Workplace arrangement
- Hybrid - 2 days remote
- Posted date
- 16 Oct 2026
- Closing date
- 9 Nov 2026
About this role
About the role
St Albans City and District Council is responsible for the management of three cemeteries and four closed churchyards. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and shape the future of the Council's Cemeteries Service.
The postholder will be responsible for the operational management and strategic development of the service, ensuring the effective delivery of daily operations across all sites.
Key responsibilities include ensuring statutory and regulatory compliance, financial and budget management, contract monitoring, and the oversight of cemetery infrastructure, buildings, and staff. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the management of the ground’s maintenance and grave preparation contract provision and liaising with the team daily as well as playing a key role in delivering the actions identified within the Council's Cemeteries Strategy and supporting the long-term development of the service. Reviewing and seeking opportunities to develop and promote the service, keeping a customer led ethos within every decision underpins this role.
The role carries overall responsibility for health and safety across all cemetery sites, ensuring the highest standards are maintained for employees, contractors, visitors, and stakeholders.