Relief Usher

Haringey Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave 31 days + bank holidays

Hybrid working opportunities

Health and wellbeing support

Local government pension scheme

Discount schemes

Job summary

Haringey Council’s Coroner Service is seeking a Relief Usher to support inquests and Pre-Inquest Review Hearings. You will prepare courtrooms, greet attendees, administer oaths, operate recording systems and assist during jury proceedings.

This role requires discretion, calm under pressure, and a commitment to delivering professional service in sensitive situations within the council’s legal framework.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to engage sensitively with bereaved families and the public.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient with IT systems and able to troubleshoot technical issues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare courtrooms and greet/direct attendees.
• Administer oaths under the Coroner’s direction.
• Operate court recording systems and virtual hearing tech.
• Provide support during jury inquests and ensure smooth proceedings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Discretion

Job description

Job Description

Contract terms

Starting salary: SC2 (£29,562 – £29,985)

Work location: Barnet Coroner’s Court, 29 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BE

Hours per week: Causal (as and when required)

Contract type: Permanent

Closing date: Sunday, 4th October 2026 at 23:59

Expected interview date: 30th October 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About The Role

As a Relief Usher within Haringey’s Coroner Service, you will play a vital role in supporting the smooth and professional delivery of inquests and Pre-Inquest Review Hearings. You will be responsible for preparing courtrooms, greeting and directing attendees, administering oaths under the Coroner’s direction, operating court recording systems and virtual hearing technology, and providing support during jury inquests. This is a varied and interesting position requiring excellent organisation, professionalism, and the ability to remain calm under pressure while handling sensitive situations.

About The Team

The Coroner Service sits within Haringey’s Legal and Governance Directorate and works closely with HM Coroner, Assistant Coroners, Coroners Officers, and the Inquest Team to support the investigation of deaths and the delivery of court proceedings. The team is committed to providing a professional, compassionate, and efficient service to bereaved families, witnesses, legal representatives, medical professionals, and members of the public. Working collaboratively, the team ensures that hearings are conducted with dignity, respect, and fairness at all times.

About You

You will be a confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact sensitively and professionally with bereaved families and members of the public. Highly organised and attentive to detail, you will be comfortable managing competing priorities in a busy environment while maintaining a high standard of customer service. You will also be confident using IT systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and speaking in a formal court setting. Above all, you will be discreet, adaptable, and committed to delivering a professional service in a role that makes a meaningful difference to the local community.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.

• leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays
• potential hybrid working opportunities
• health and wellbeing support
• generous local government pension scheme
• range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications.

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