Crematorium Administrator

Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest

Salary: Scale 5 £32,53 - £34,488

Contract Type: Full time Permanent

Working hours per week: 36

Application Deadline: 13/08/2026

Proposed Interview Date(s): TBC

Reference: 2191

About Us:

Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.

We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.

London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.

About the role:

As an Administrative Officer at Chingford Crematorium, you will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure the smooth, efficient, and dignified delivery of cremation services. You will be a key point of contact, working closely with funeral directors, colleagues, and bereaved families with sensitivity and professionalism.

We are seeking candidates who can demonstrate:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to handle sensitive situations with tact, empathy, and discretion
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Experience of working in an administrative role within a regulated environment
• A commitment to accurate record keeping and adherence to processes and legislation

We are a Home Office–licensed sponsor; however, for this specific role we are not able to provide Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. To be considered, you must already hold a form of UK work authorisation that does not require sponsorship.

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