About Piteå Parish

Piteå Parish stretches from forest landscapes to vast archipelagos. A parish with nearly 20,000 members and over 55 employees. The parish includes five churches, two of which are cooperative churches with EFS, five chapels, and eight cemeteries, five of which are active. Piteå Parish is an active and engaged part of the Church of Sweden. We have a strong community commitment and collaborate closely with schools and other actors. Our activities, which are based on the values of presence, openness, and hope, are conducted for people of all ages. We work long-term with sustainability, diversity, and inclusion – and strive to be a parish in constant development.

About the Burial Operations

Piteå Parish is the principal for burial operations in the parish area. This means that we are responsible for providing and maintaining cemeteries - regardless of faith or worldview. The assignment is both practical and regulatory with requirements for legal security, documentation, and accessibility.

The burial operations are a community-critical task where quality, respect, and responsibility are at the center. We strive for a holistic view - from administration to burial and maintenance - and continuously develop our working methods to meet changing traditions and increasing demands.

Are you an experienced leader with a sense for both people and the environment? Do you want to contribute to a respectful and sustainable management of our cemeteries? Then this could be the role for you!

About the Position

As the cemetery manager, you will be responsible for the operation, maintenance, and development of the parish's cemeteries.

You will lead a team of dedicated employees and plan and implement maintenance and development projects. The role also includes ensuring that the burial operations – which are a state assignment – are conducted in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidelines from both the state and the Church of Sweden.

You will play an important role in creating a safe and dignified environment for visitors and employees, focusing on quality, service, and sustainability. The position reports directly to the parish priest and participates in the management team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the operations and staff group at the cemetery.
• Be responsible for regulatory functions within the burial operations.
• Plan and follow up on budgets, resources, and work plans.
• Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of graves, facilities, and green areas.
• Collaborate internally within the parish, with other parishes, and external contractors.
• Drive projects for improved service and sustainability.
• Personnel responsibility including work environment, safety, recruitment, employee conversations, and professional development.
• Be responsible for planning and developing the operations' crisis and preparedness work.

Qualifications

• Experience in leadership, preferably within cemetery management or parks.
• Basic legal competence, preferably related to burial operations.
• Good administrative and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and make decisions.
• Self-driven and proactive.
• Stable and secure in your role.
• Good communication skills, good Swedish in speech and writing for example in applications, follow-ups, and reports.
• You master basic functions in Microsoft 365 and can work independently in common IT environments.
• A driver's license for a passenger car is required, as well as access to your own car.
• A good team player with the ability to create trust and good collaboration.

Meritorious:

• Experience with budget and financial responsibility.
• Experience in project management.
• Experience in regulatory functions.
• Experience in burial operations.

We place great emphasis on personal suitability.

We Offer

• A meaningful role in a respectful and dignified environment.
• The opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated workgroup.
• Support in professional development and further education.
• A positive work climate in an organization with high values regarding community and inclusion.
• A workplace that places great importance on the balance between work and leisure.
• Collective agreement, flexible hours, wellness hour, wellness allowance, and the possibility of a benefit bicycle through gross salary deduction.

Application

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system Varbi where you attach a cover letter and CV. The deadline for applications is April 30, 2026.

If you want to know more about living and working in Piteå municipality, we refer you to www.pitea.se (http://www.pitea.se).