Cemetery Assistant for Tangsø Parish Council - Bøvling and Flynder Churches and Cemeteries

A responsible and versatile job as a cemetery assistant at Bøvling and Flynder churches is available for filling as of 1 January 2027 or as soon as possible thereafter. The tasks include care and maintenance of the cemeteries as well as church service.

The position is 37 hours per week, but the working hours may vary with the seasons and church activities. It is therefore important that you are flexible regarding the planning of the working hours, including work on weekends and on holidays.

The main emphasis of the position will be at Flynder Church. Here the church is located in scenic surroundings and is part of the Tangsø Pastorate together with the parishes of Bøvling, Møborg and Nees. The church and cemetery are an important meeting point for the local community and provide the framework for both life's major events and the daily meetings at the cemetery graves and green areas.

Your workplace

You will become part of the daily work at the Bøvling- and Flynder Churches and cemeteries, where you help to maintain and care for the cemeteries. You work closely with the graver and the cemetery assistant in Bøvling. You report to the graver, who will guide you in the tasks. We emphasise clear frameworks, good cooperation and freedom to take responsibility for your own tasks.

Your tasks

• Maintenance and care of the cemetery, including grave sites, green areas and other areas.
• Participation in funerals and urn interments.
• Practical tasks related to the church buildings and outdoor areas.
• Church service on weekdays, weekends and during holidays after further agreement.
• Preparation of the church for services and other church actions and arrangements.
• Co-responsibility for maintenance of machines and tools and correct handling of these.

Your qualifications

• You have an interest in working in the church and at the cemetery.
• You preferably have experience with cemetery work and church service. It is an advantage if you have knowledge of the area.
• You are flexible and thrive with different practical tasks.
• You can work independently, structure your tasks and prioritise them in collaboration with the graver.
• You are welcoming and meet cemetery visitors and relatives with empathy and respect.
• You contribute to good cooperation with colleagues and contribute to a positive physical and psychological working environment.
• You follow instructions and are open to guidance.
• You have a driving licence.

We offer

• An versatile job with independent tasks and freedom under responsibility.
• A good working community with cooperation across churches and cemeteries.
• A workplace with clear frameworks and the possibility to take responsibility in daily life.
• A varied working day with both practical tasks in the cemetery and church service.

Salary and terms of employment

Employment and remuneration are governed by the Agreement for cemetery assistants at village churches, entered into between the Ministry of Ecclesiastical Affairs and the Danish Federation of Trade Unions (3F). The agreement can be viewed at www.folkekirkenspersonale.dk

The annual salary (for full-time employment) for cemetery assistants without horticultural education is DKK 302,055 (Step 1) and DKK 307,463 (Step 2) (current kroner).

The annual salary for cemetery assistants with horticultural education is DKK 340,364 (Step 1) and DKK 350,472 (Step 2) (current kroner) plus 15% pension.

If you want to know more about the position you can contact the HR manager Lilian Hove Andersen on phone 4236 3010.

The application deadline is 11 November 2026 at 12:00 . Interviews are expected to be held in week 47 at Bøvling Sognegård, Bøvlingvej 15, 7650 Bøvlingbjerg