Coroners and The County Mortuary Service Manager

West Northamptonshire Council; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Northamptonshire is seeking an experienced Coroners and County Mortuary Service Manager. This role involves leading the operational delivery of the Northamptonshire Coroners Service and the County Mortuary, ensuring regulatory compliance and managing service transformation. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of relevant legislation. A degree-level qualification and flexibility for out-of-hours work are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in mortuary or coronial services.
• Deep understanding of relevant legislation.
• Flexibility to work out-of-hours is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational delivery of the Northamptonshire Coroners Service.
• Manage teams and service transformation.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all operations.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Budget management

Education

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Overview

West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced Coroners and County Mortuary Service Manager to lead the operational delivery of two critical services: the Northamptonshire Coroners Service and the County Mortuary. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines leadership, regulatory compliance, and compassionate service delivery.

You're an experienced leader with a strong background in mortuary or coronial services, and a deep understanding of relevant legislation. You're confident managing teams, budgets, and service transformation, and you communicate sensitively and effectively. A degree-level qualification, full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work out-of-hours are essential. HTA experience and professional memberships are desirable.

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