Coroners Officer

Nottingham City Council, Leicestershire County Council, East Midlands Group

Job Location:

Nottingham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker

Salary: Starting Salary is 28598 (Level one) rising to 31022 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)

Location: The Council House Old Market Square NG1 2DT

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

About the Role

HM Coroner for Nottinghamshire investigates deaths where the cause is unknown violent or unnatural or occurred in lawful custody.

As a Coroners Officer you will receive and process reports of deaths within Nottinghamshire liaising with bereaved families police medical professionals and other agencies. To be part of our team and able to deliver this key roleyou will need to be confident in dealing sensitively and professionally with a wide range of people and particularly those who are vulnerable and/or distressed.

The role requires excellent organisational and time management skills to manage a complex caseload effectively. You will need to demonstrate meticulous attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work under pressure. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with resilience to deal with challenging and emotional circumstances.

You must be committed to delivering a high standard of service in compliance with coronial legislation including the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and associated regulations as well as the Chief Coroners guidance.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

Proven successful office experience in a high pressured and sensitive environment.
Demonstratable experience of learning new and complex procedures and ability to explain difficult and complex terms clearly and with empathy.
Organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines prioritising work and managing a caseload effectively.
A full understanding of customer care and the ability to deal with customers with tact discretion and understanding.
Good interpersonal skills and a proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels in both individual and group situations.
Will be able to adapt well to challenging circumstances including emotional resilience when dealing with all details surrounding the reports and causes of deaths.

Core working hours are 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday. The role may require you to stay later to support court on rare occasions and some flexibility is required.

This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for the role

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional informationfor applicants page.

Closing Date: 7th December 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held:15th/16th December 2025

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Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

DescriptionContract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 37 hours per weekWorker Type: Hybrid WorkerSalary: Starting Salary is 28598 (Level one) rising to 31022 per annum (pro-rata for part-time)Location: The Council House Old Market Square NG1 2DTWeve got an exciting opportunity available for talented ind...