Death Management Policy Caseworker (Hybrid)

Ministry of Justice; Leeds, Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Flexible working patterns

Civil Service pension

Training and development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Paid paternity, adoption and maternity

Remote/Hybrid options where applicable

Job summary

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent EO Caseworker to join the Death Management Policy and Casework Team within the Civil, Family, Tribunals and Administration of Justice Directorate. The role handles statutory applications such as Children's Funeral Fund claims, exhumations and churchyard closures, with contact with bereaved families and local authorities.

Hybrid working is available, and patterns may be part-time, job-share, or flexible.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to analyse evidence and apply policy and guidance.
• Tact and professionalism in handling sensitive cases.
• Clear, confident written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of complex applications and enquiries.
• Decide and authorise Children's Funeral Fund claims.
• Assess exhumation applications on behalf of the Secretary of State.
• Consider disused burial grounds and churchyard closures with local authorities.
• Process appointments of crematorium medical referees.
• Assess evidence and make decisions under policy and legislation.
• Communicate with applicants, bereaved families, authorities and stakeholders.
• Draft correspondence and briefing material for senior officials and Ministers.
• Draft FOI responses within statutory timelines.
• Maintain accurate records and support reporting and quality assurance.

Skills

Decision making

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Organisation

Job description

The Ministry of Justice in the United Kingdom is seeking a permanent EO Caseworker to join the Death Management Policy and Casework Team within the Civil, Family, Tribunals and Administration of Justice Directorate. The role handles statutory applications such as Children's Funeral Fund claims, exhumations and churchyard closures, with contact with bereaved families and local authorities.

Hybrid working is available, and patterns may be part-time, job-share, or flexible.