Durham County Council is looking for a Bereavement Officer. It’s a permanent, part-time post based in Durham/Mountsett Crematoriums, with hybrid working, paying £33,673 to £37,563 a year. Applications close on Monday 9 November 2026.
About the role
These are the frontline services residents see every day: bin collections and recycling, street cleaning, parks, open spaces, trees and bereavement services. Roles range from operatives, drivers and gardeners to supervisors and managers who plan rounds, maintain standards and keep public spaces safe and clean.
About Durham County Council
Durham County Council is the unitary authority for County Durham, created in 2009 when the former county and district councils were combined. It serves Durham, Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Stanley, Seaham, Peterlee, Newton Aycliffe, Spennymoor and Barnard Castle, along with many former mining villages, and provides all local council services.
What’s on offer
- Hybrid working
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Generous annual leave
- Annual leave entitlement
- Flexible working
How to apply
You apply directly with Durham County Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 9 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Durham County Council’s website.
