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)

Given the impact of the Government’s cost of living agenda and the funding streams being administered by Preston City Council on behalf of the UK Government and Lancashire County Council, this position is key to service delivery. 

The Crisis and Resilience Fund Administrator is required to ensure all applications to the Fund are recorded accurately and in a timely manner on to the Case Management System, also ensuring that all relevant information is received to meet the criteria set by the UK Government and Lancashire County Council 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated candidate, with the ability to manage their own workload to meet tight deadlines.

Attention to detail, with an understanding of the Crisis Resilience Fund along with good communication skills and customer care are considered essential criteria for this position.

 Interviews will be held on 3^rd and 4^th September 2026

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 (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

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

Closing Date: 23 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

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

**As the Council is a Foundation Living wage employer, you will be paid at Foundation Living Wage as a minimum, currently £25,949 per annum (Hourly Rate: £13.45)** 

Lancaster City Council & Preston City Council operate as a shared service for the provision of revenues and benefit functions, and as part of this provision we administer and collect Business Rates on behalf of the two Councils.

 We are looking to recruit to an Apprentice Revenues Officer post within the Business Rates team. The post will be based at the Town Hall, Preston.  This is a high performing team, whose responsibility for the billing and collection of Business Rates promptly and efficiently is crucial to the Council.  

 Duties include:

•  Dealing with Business Rates customers, by phone, correspondence and sometimes in person to establish their needs and take appropriate steps to meet those needs. 
•  Deal with information from various other sources affecting liability, recovery, data input, administration, daily report work in line with process and maintain/update online computerised systems.
•  Work as part of a team administering, billing, collection, recovery and the application of discounts and reliefs for non-domestic properties.

 We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated applicant who can demonstrate an ability to deal with customers and work as a member of a team and on their own.

The apprenticeship is via the Institute of Revenues, Rating and Valuation (IRRV), with competence based course units which align to the Level 4 Revenues and Welfare Benefits Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard (Revenues Pathway).

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 (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, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 16 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £24,796 per annum
Fixed Term

Preston City Council is looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Digital Services Transformation Lead to join our Digital Services team. Reporting directly to the Head of Digital Services, you will play a leading role in delivering the Council's digital transformation programme and supporting our commitment to being a well-run, customer-focused authority.

Working across a diverse range of Council services, you will identify opportunities for improvement, challenge existing ways of working and lead projects that deliver better outcomes for residents, businesses and staff. You will engage with stakeholders at all levels, gathering requirements, analysing processes, identifying efficiencies and implementing innovative digital solutions that improve customer experience and deliver value for money. 

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. You will manage transformation projects from concept through to delivery, working with colleagues, suppliers and partners to introduce new technologies, redesign business processes and support organisational change.

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 30 days’ annual leave (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, discounted parking, cycle to work scheme and discounted bus and rail fares.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship. 

Closing Date: 09 Aug 2026

Section: Jobs

Salary: £39,152 to £40,777 per annum (pay award pending)