Grave digger's assistant for a proactive cemetery

Cemetery Assistant without church service for Solrød Parish

We have had the opportunity to search for a new colleague for our cemeteries and are seeking an engaged and skilled cemetery assistant.

Who are you

· We are looking for a colleague who has a talent for navigating a structure where the parish council is your employer and the daily manager your closest supervisor beyond our sexton.

· We want a colleague who is good at listening and cooperating, is flexible, practically oriented, has humor, is inclusive, and who understands how to enjoy a good cup of coffee!

· It is important that you are willing to work across the entire church, as we are a church where everyone has an opinion and viewpoint, and where you must use your professional skills in this dialogue.

Your main tasks are

Cleaning and maintenance of our two cemeteries, the green areas by Solrød Strand Church, and two rectories with associated green areas.

· The tasks include care and maintenance of graves, common areas, rectory garden, mowing, hedge trimming, planting and pruning, flower bed care, as well as ad hoc duties appropriate for the position.

· You must be willing to work in Brandsoft (our IT system), and if you do not know it, you should learn it.

· In addition, you should bring green input regarding our ambition to become an even greener church and cemetery.

We expect that you are

· used to working outdoors and have knowledge of maintenance and care of green areas.

· strong and resilient and can handle lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, etc. (and possibly handle lighter maintenance of machines).

· in possession of a valid driving license category B.

· reliable attendance.

· friendly and outgoing toward visitors at the cemetery, as the cemetery is a place for those in mourning.

· able to work independently, but also appreciates collaboration.

Gardening training is not a requirement but an advantage. Sex and age are not relevant.

Working hours

· You are employed with an indicative annual norm of 1,443 hours spread over the year.

· The number of hours can vary up or down due to the special nature of the work.

· The working time is Monday to Friday. Saturday work may occur, while Sunday is a fixed day off.

About Solrød Parish

The Sexton’s Office is located at Solrød Annex Cemetery, where there are also staff and changing rooms.

The other employee group consists of three priests and 15 staff who work in Solrød Strand Church’s premises at Mosevej 1.

About us

· We offer a close-knit workplace where we value good collaboration in the cemetery, in the church, and in the parish house. It is varied work with a high degree of independence and flexibility, as well as a strong sense of meaning.

· We provide opportunities for further education and continuing education to upgrade your knowledge.

· We are attentive to what you have to say and constantly work on and with a good physical and mental working environment.

· If you want to read more about the church and us, please visit www.solrodkirker.dk .

Salary

You will be employed under the agreement for cemetery assistants on village cemeteries, see more at www.folkekirkenspersonale.dk .

The annual salary for cemetery assistants without horticultural education is 296,343 DKK (step 1) and 301,649 DKK (step 2). The annual salary for cemetery assistants with horticultural education is 333,928 DKK (step 1) and 343,844 DKK (step 2). All amounts are in current Danish kroner.

Application

The application deadline is Thursday, 27 November 2026 at 12:00. We expect to hold interviews on Thursday, 3 December 2026 from 9:30.

Start date: 1 February 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter

You can email your application to [email protected] or send the application to

Solrød Strand Church

Mosevej 1

2680 Solrød Strand

Att.: “Application cemetery assistant”

If you have questions, you can call

Cemetery Manager Thyge Brandt, tel. 5115 1357.

We welcome including a reference and reserve the right to obtain references.

In connection with employment, a child protection clearance will be obtained.