Registration Officer

We are advertising x 1 Full Time (37 hours per week) post and x 1 Part Time (18.5 hours per week) post.

About the Role:

Located in the beautiful Grade 11 listed Rochdale Cemetery, our Bereavement Services team provides essential administrative support to five cemeteries and two crematoria across the borough. As a key member of our small friendly team, your responsibilities would include:

• Booking funerals
• Receiving, checking, and processing paperwork for burials and cremations
• Assisting the public with memorialisation
• Processing memorial permits from masons
• Handling a wide range of related administrative tasks

Whether you already have knowledge of burial and cremation laws or are eager to learn, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow and make a meaningful impact.

About You:

We need a team player who is flexible, adaptable, and ready to learn a variety of tasks. The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent administrative skills
• Strong computer skills
• A keen eye for detail
• Patience, good listening skills, and empathy when dealing with customers
• An understanding and respect for the legal framework within which we operate
• Willingness to learn / train as necessary

About Us:

The role of Registration Officer is incredibly rewarding, with each day bringing new challenges and opportunities to make a difference. You would be part of the Environmental Management Service of Rochdale Borough Council, contributing to a vital community service

If you consider you could fulfil this role, we would love to hear from you.

*Please note, this role is office-based and does not offer opportunities for flexible working or working from home.

Which applies to your job role?

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects staff to share this commitment.

If you are interested in what we are offering, and have the skills we are looking for we want to hear from you. If you would like to discuss the post further please contact Carol Albison on [phone removed]

To apply please demonstrate how you meet the 13 essential requirements of the person specification. We suggest that when completing your application form, you use the person specification criteria as headings then give a specific example.

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role

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