Burial, Cremation and Funeral Inspectors

Job Description:

  • Inspect burial authorities and burial grounds, cremation authorities and crematoriums, and funeral director businesses in line with the powers set out in the 2016 Act and related regulations.
  • Produce inspection reports and taking, where relevant, enforcement action.
  • Provide timely, accurate information and guidance to burial authorities, cremation authorities, and funeral directors.
  • Work with the Scottish Government’s “funeral sector register and inspection administration team” and other inspectors.
  • Establish and maintain good working relationships with other organisations and participate in reference groups, discussion forums and open meetings.
  • Prepare an annual report detailing duties carried out during the reporting period.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of best practices and legal requirements.

Requirements:

  • Knowledge, qualifications or experience in relevant fields of work i.e. regulation/enforcement, funeral sector work, working with the bereaved.
  • Evidence of the following Behaviours is required at Level 3:
    • - Leadership- Communicating and influencing - Working Together - Developing Self and Others

Benefits:

  • Remuneration is pensionable along with a rolled up holiday pay and reasonable expenses will be reimbursed.
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