You will be mainly based at the cemetery, providing clerical and administrative support to help the team with the provision of the burial and cremation service. This will involve taking bookings, record keeping and taking payments for memorialisation. Your will also be the first point of contact for enquires relating to both the cemetery and crematorium.

 A good standard of general education and an ability to work and communicate effectively with persons at all levels is essential. As well as an ability to deal with people in a caring and compassionate manner, as the post holder will regularly come into contact with members of the public who are upset and distressed following bereavement.

Contracted hours are part time - 22.2 hours per week, Working days are Monday – Wednesday with occasional weekend working. 

As an employer we like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of employee benefits including flexi time, a minimum of 25 days’ annual leave (Pro Rata) (plus Bank Holidays), family friendly policies, access to an Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme, AVC’s, life assurance scheme, payment of professional fees, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

Should you have any questions prior to applying please contact Michelle Reynolds, Environmental Health Manager, at m.reynolds@preston.gov.uk  

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Closing Date: 31 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £25,989 to £26,824 per annum pro rata (pay award pending)