Bereavement Services Manager

Grade: SO2 SCP 30 – 36 (£42,301 - £49,620)

We are seeking to recruit an experienced Bereavement Services Manager to work as part of a small team ensuring compliance with the relevant legislation relating to cemeteries and crematoria. The postholder will be responsible for ensuring the maintenance and verification of all appropriate records as well as the delivery of a compassionate customer service to the bereaved and carrying out administrative work associated with burials and cremations.

A recognised qualification in cemetery or cremation management (ICCM Certificate in Cemetery & Crematorium Management or the full ICCM Diploma in Cemetery & Crematoria Management) is essential. Experience of dealing with computerised records and databases, excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build good working relationships with the Team and across the organisation are also essential.

For more information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Suzanne Parkinson, Head of Parks on 01624 696331 or email at sparkinson@douglas.gov.im.

Finance Manager – Limited Term Contract (until 27.03.26)

Grade: PO (SCP 35 – 41) £48,373 - £56,936

An opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, positive and innovative professional to join our Finance Team. You should be able to provide excellent support, information and advice to officers and Committees to ensure the highest level of service provision.

You will be able to report financial information clearly. You should have sufficient previous experience in an accountancy environment with accountancy skills up to the level of the production of final accounts. If you are driven, motivated and have the ability to work with colleagues at all levels as well as being a strong team player who uses initiative and diplomacy when liaising with both internal and external customers, then we would welcome an application from you.

If you wish to discuss the above limited term contract role then please contact Michael Quayle, Assistant Chief Officer (Finance) on (01624) 696341.

An application pack for the above vacancy can be obtained from the HR Section on (01624) 696455 or downloaded from www.douglas.im.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is 5.00 pm, on Friday, 4^th April 2025.

Building Control Manager

Grade: PO: SCP 35 – 41 (£48,373 - £56,936) Pay award pending

Douglas City Council is the Building Control Authority for Douglas, capital city of the Isle of Man. Douglas is one of the British Isles newest cities and is currently the focus of numerous exciting construction projects. Applications range from small domestic schemes up to major commercial mixed-use, multi-storey developments, many on urban brownfield sites. We are seeking a Building Control Manager to manage our small team of Officers (UK equivalent to Inspectors) and become part of the Management team for the Council’s Environment & Regeneration Department.

The Isle of Man is not covered by the Building Safety Act 2022 so Building Control Officers are not currently required to be registered. However, for guidance purposes, we are seeking an individual with the equivalent competence of Class 2F or higher and Class 4 (Technical Manager).

A detailed job description and person specification can be downloaded by visiting the Council’s website (www.douglas.gov.im) or you can contact the Human Resources Section on 01624 696455.

For more information or an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Chris Pycroft, Assistant Chief Officer (Regeneration) on 696305.

The closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Friday, 11^th April 2025 at 5.00 pm.