Bereavement Officer - Three Rivers District Council

Full Time, Permanent

The Role: Bereavement Officer

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Bereavement Officer to act as the Council’s professional lead for bereavement services. This is a key role with responsibility for ensuring the effective, compassionate, and compliant delivery of bereavement-related services, supporting members of our community at difficult times.

Key Responsibilities

Act as the Council’s professional lead and principal point of contact for bereavement services, excluding crematorium-related services.

• Lead the delivery of services under the Public Health Funeral Policy, including oversight of associated procedures, workstreams, and contracts.

• Manage the day-to-day back-office operations of the Council’s cemeteries and Public Health Funeral Service, ensuring services are delivered efficiently and sensitively.

• Provide advice and guidance to internal stakeholders and external partners on bereavement-related matters.

• Ensure services are delivered in line with relevant legislation, policy, and best practice.

About You:

• You will be a compassionate and organised professional with experience in bereavement, or a related service area. 

You will have:

• Experience of managing or coordinating complex service delivery within a public sector or similar environment.

• Ability to interact with an operational service i.e. the grounds maintenance team to assist with burials 

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to act as a trusted point of contact for sensitive issues.

• A clear understanding of the importance of dignity, respect, and empathy in bereavement services.

What we offer:-

We offer an excellent benefits package, including competitive salary, 29 days holiday - rising to 31 days (if applicable), a generous employer contribution pension scheme, life assurance, flexible working, career development, free on-site parking, cycle-to-work scheme, discounted leisure centre membership, employee volunteering schemes and access to discounted activities and days out. 

Closing date: 6th February 2026

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Jennie Probert, Environmental Services Manager, (T:) 01923 727069 / (E:) [email protected]

Three Rivers District Council’s corporate vision is that the district be a great place to live, work and visit. That vision is one we hold for everyone. The council is dedicated to the promotion of equality of opportunity and to removing any discrimination in service delivery, procurement, employment and improving access to services for all residents.

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