Coroner's Officer

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a committed Coroner's Officer to join the coronial service. You will handle a diverse caseload, coordinate with families, medical professionals, police and legal representatives, and ensure investigations progress within statutory timescales with sensitivity.

Excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills are essential, with experience in coronial, legal or bereavement settings being advantageous. 37 hours per week, permanent role.

Qualifications

• GCSE grade C+ in English and Maths required.
• Experience in coronial/legal/bereavement services is advantageous.
• Proficiency with ICT applications, including MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of investigations and casework.
• Liaise with bereaved families, medical professionals, police and legal reps.
• Prepare cases for inquest and support court hearings, including jury inquests.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

ICT skills

Empathy

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are looking for a committed, professional and compassionate individual to join our team as a Coroner's Officer. This is a challenging and rewarding role at the heart of the coronial service, supporting HM Coroners in the investigation of deaths reported to the Coroner.

We are seeking someone who shares our values of being One Team, Customer Focused, Inclusive, Ambitious and Accountable, and who is committed to delivering an outstanding service to bereaved families and our communities.

As a Coroner's Officer, you will manage a diverse caseload of investigations, liaise with bereaved families, medical professionals, police, legal representatives and other partner agencies, and ensure that investigations are progressed professionally, sensitively and within statutory timescales. You will gather and assess information, prepare cases for inquest, and support court hearings, including jury inquests where required.

The successful candidate will possess excellent communication, organisational and ICT skills, together with the ability to analyse information, make sound decisions and manage sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. Experience within a coronial, legal, medical, investigative or bereavement-related environment would be advantageous.

Essential Requirements:

• GCSE Grade C or equivalent in English and Maths.
• Medical, legal knowledge for experience of working within a coroner's service or other relevant bereavement related service.
• Experience of using ICT applications including MS office packages.

Additional Information:

• This is a permanent full-time role, with standard working hours of 37 hours per week.

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is the Relevant Authority for the Black Country Coroners Service, covering the boroughs of Dudley, Sandwell, Walsall and Wolverhampton.

Closing Date: 11th September 2026