Coroners Officer

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Winchester is seeking a Disclosure Officer to manage timely and accurate preparation, review and disclosure of evidence in coronial investigations and inquests.

You will work with Coroners, court staff and external agencies, coordinate case readiness, identify gaps, and handle sensitive cases with compassion and integrity.

Qualifications

• Highly organised, resilient administrator with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong investigative, case management and reporting skills.
• Experience in a responsible administrative role.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and database systems; accurate work.
• Ability to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate readiness of evidence for coronial investigations and inquests.
• Identify gaps in evidence and resolve disclosure issues with stakeholders.
• Ensure documentation is complete and appropriately redacted per legislation.
• Liaise with bereaved families and external agencies with sensitivity.

Job description

Job Reference: HCC624900
Salary Range: £34,273 - £37,570 per annum
Work Location: Castle Avenue, Winchester
Hours per week: 37
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 30 September 2026
Interview Date: 8 October 2026

The Role:

To act on behalf of and in support of the Coroner by managing the timely and accurate preparation, review and disclosure of evidence in coronial investigations and inquests. The role is responsible for ensuring that all elevant documentation is complete, appropriately redacted, and shared with identified Interested Persons and stakeholders in accordance with the Coroner’s directions and applicable legislation.

What you’ll do:

The Disclosure Officer works collaboratively with Coroners, Coroners’ Officers, court staff and external agencies to coordinate case readiness, identify gaps in evidence, and resolve disclosure issues, while maintaining a sensitive and professional approach when engaging with bereaved families and other parties.

What we’re looking for:

We are seeking a highly organised, resilient and compassionate administrator with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage sensitive and often complex cases. The successful candidate will have strong investigative, case management and reporting skills, together with experience in a responsible administrative role.

You will be confident using Microsoft Office and database systems, capable of producing accurate work to a high standard, and able to manage a varied workload in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, particularly when dealing sensitively and professionally with bereaved families, colleagues and external stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate sound judgement, emotional resilience and a flexible approach to work. Knowledge of medical terminology and an understanding of coronial processes, police procedures or healthcare services would be advantageous.

Hampshire County Council offers a competitive salary and benefits package, please see our website for details: Our Benefits Package

Hampshire is a beautiful place to live, with vibrant cities, miles of coastline and two National Parks. If you enjoy outdoor activities, you’ll find world class walking, cycling, sailing and much more. For more information, please go to:- Living and Working in Hampshire

This post is subject to a Basic Disclosure Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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