Coroners Officer: Case Investigator & Family Liaison

CEMP; East Devon; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local county council in East Devon is seeking a full-time Coroner's Officer to investigate death reports, liaising with families and agencies. This permanent position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to handle cases sensitively and professionally. The successful candidate will work in a high-pressure environment, ensuring all necessary information is ready for court. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and financial incentives such as a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Financial benefits and employee discounts

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Must be able to deal with the public sensitively during difficult times.
• Resilience to cope with potentially distressing situations.
• Ability to prioritise and manage cases in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of deaths and liaise with bereaved families.
• Compile reports and inquest files for H.M. Coroner.
• Manage cases to ensure all required information is prepared for court.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Sensitivity and professionalism

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

A local county council in East Devon is seeking a full-time Coroner's Officer to investigate death reports, liaising with families and agencies. This permanent position requires excellent communication and organizational skills to handle cases sensitively and professionally. The successful candidate will work in a high-pressure environment, ensuring all necessary information is ready for court. Benefits include a competitive salary, generous holidays, and financial incentives such as a local government pension scheme.