We are currently seeking a candidate who has an interest working in the bereavement sector to join our team as a Modern Apprentice. As part of the role, the successful candidate will be learning a range of administrative and operational tasks associated with the cemeteries department.

As a Modern Apprentice, you will work towards the Institute of Cemetery and Crematorium Management certificate. This qualification will help the successful candidate to learn and understand the legal framework that needs to be worked adhered to whilst working in the cemeteries department

Your daily routine will involve carrying out operational tasks within the cemetery such as routine maintenance, preparations for burials and instructing funerals and stonemasons on the day of funerals. The successful candidate will also be expected to carry out the administrative work that is required for a burial to take place whilst providing legal documents to ensure that the Authority is compliant with the Local Authorities Cemeteries Order 1977.

About you:

Do you have:

5 GCSE’s at grade C or above including English and Maths
A full UK driving license
Good IT skills
An interest working in the bereavement sector

About us:

We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.

Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.

Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.

If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.

For an informal discussion, please contact Steffan Newton on

Phone: 01639 686121 or Email: s.newton@npt.gov.uk

You can apply online via the NPT Council jobs page www.npt.gov.uk/jobs

Closing date: 17 August 2026

DBS requirements:

This post is not subject to a DBS check

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfareof children and young people/vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people/vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language Requirements:

Welsh Language skills are not required

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.

We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.

We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.

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