Assistant Sexton
Grade 3, £24,404 up to £25,584 per annum pro rata
37 hours per week, permanent contract

Working as part of the Green Space team you will work alongside the Sexton assisting with burial and bereavement duties within the Ashby Road Cemetery site, carrying out horticultural tasks and following maintenance schedules to ensure high standards are achieved.

Duties include:

Grave digging and other burial works in accordance with Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management (ICCM) guidelines
Sexton Duties when required covering leave and absences with some seasonal changes to working hours as required by the role
General gardening duties such as maintenance of flower beds, digging, grass cutting, hedge cutting, forking, hoeing, hand weeding bedding, bulbs, and shrubs etc.
Use of horticultural and grass cutting machinery
Hard and soft landscaping work; includes fencing, paving and the application of pesticides
Assist with external cleaning duties – such as litter picking, sweeping, emptying of litter bins, and cleansing of site facilities.

Closing date: 31 July 2025

Interview date: To be confirmed

Hinckley & Bosworth ‐ A PLACE OF OPPORTUNITY

Situated at the very heart of England on the border of the East and West Midlands, Hinckley is well connected by major transport links to the cities of Leicester, Coventry and Birmingham and in an ideal location for commuting being close to major transport links of the M1, M6, M69, M42 and the A5.

We welcome applications from all of the community.
Benefits include flexible working options, generous pension scheme and annual leave plus bank holidays.
Reasonable workplace adjustments are considered for all roles.