Coroner Officer x 2 - Isle of Wight Council
Job Posted: 23 April 2024
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £26,421 to £27,803 per annum
- Industries: Public Sector General Office
Coroner Officer x 2 (Ref: 2024_837)
Seaclose Offices, Newport, Isle of Wight
£26,421 to £27,803 per annum
Vacancy Reference: 2024_837
Closing Date: 03/05/2024
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37 per week
We are currently seeking two Coroner Officers to join our team on a permanent basis, providing support to HM Senior Coroner for the Isle of Wight in the execution of the Coroner's legal and public protection duties, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009.
Candidates should have strong administration and communication skills, an eye for detail and be educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent).
Knowledge and experience of the Coroners Service would be beneficial.
Duties will include:
· Process referrals from multi agencies
· Create and maintain up to date digital records.
· Gather and provide accurate evidence to assist the Coroner.
· In consultation with the HMC, open inquests.
· Regularly liaise and update the next of kin of all referrals.
· Inform and provide guidance as appropriate.
· Ensure post-mortems are undertaken in a timely manner with the direction of HMC.
· Collate and record evidence, produce a case file, witness lists, and disclosure bundles.
· Assist in preparing and administering court proceedings for inquests.
Please note: The successful applicants will receive and process information relating to sudden, violent, suspicious, or unnatural deaths for which no death certificate has been issued.
Work location will be office based at the Council’s Seaclose Offices in Newport Isle of Wight.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact the Coroner Services Manager, Kevin Winchcombe by emailing [email protected]
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
Relocation: For some vacancies (subject to criteria) a relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available if you are specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to work with us, or if you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible to have some travel costs reimbursed.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council’s Terms & Conditions of employment are available upon request. Please contact our recruitment team via [email protected] if you would like to receive a copy.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer. We are proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. We are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
If you have difficulty completing your online application or need further information about how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email [email protected]. Please note: Only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.
We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. We actively encourage you to revisit our job page and apply to alternate posts that may be suitable.
Closing Date: 3 May 2024
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