Coroners Officer - Compassionate Case Manager & Liaison

Cambridgeshire County Council; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing package

Additional annual leave (salary sacrif

Flexible bank holidays

Pension contributions / AVCs

Development opportunities / coaching

Paid volunteering hours

IDEAL equality, diversity and include

Employee Recognition Awards

Our Cambs Rewards discounts

Car Lease

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a Coroners Officer to join the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Coroner Service. You will manage coronial investigations, act as a key contact for bereaved families and professionals, and ensure investigations progress efficiently and in line with legal requirements.

The role combines investigation, case management, stakeholder engagement and court administration in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Excellent communicator able to build effective relationships.
• Compassionate, resilient and able to work sensitively with bereaved families.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage a complex workload and competing priorities.
• Confident gathering, analysing and presenting information accurately.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where priorities can change quickly.
• Strong team player willing to work across different areas of the service.
• Competent in maintaining accurate records and using IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Managing a caseload of coronial investigations from initial report through to conclusion.
• Gathering information and evidence from a range of sources, including police, healthcare professionals and witnesses.
• Liaising with doctors regarding causes of death and coronial requirements.
• Arranging and coordinating post-mortem examinations and identification procedures.
• Providing advice, guidance and support to bereaved families throughout the coronial process.
• Preparing files and evidence for inquests and supporting the Coroner during court proceedings.
• Working closely with funeral directors, Medical Examiners, hospitals, care providers and other partner organisations.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the service and supporting colleagues across the team.

Skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate and resilient

Highly organised

Analytical and data presentation

Team player

Job description

Cambridgeshire County Council is seeking a Coroners Officer to join the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Coroner Service. You will manage coronial investigations, act as a key contact for bereaved families and professionals, and ensure investigations progress efficiently and in line with legal requirements.

The role combines investigation, case management, stakeholder engagement and court administration in a supportive team.