| Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Coroner's Service |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Business Support Officer Coroner's Court, Faraday Court, Fulwood, Preston
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a small team who support the Coroners in carrying out their statutory duties around investigating deaths.
The post holder will provide high‑quality administrative support to HM Coroners, ensuring the processing of deaths referred to the Coroner and that the listing and administration of inquests are carried out efficiently, sensitively and in accordance with Coronial law and local procedures.
The role supports the Coroner in a sensitive environment and requires organisation, accuracy, resilience, excellent interpersonal skills along with strong and well-developed IT skills in Microsoft applications and the ability to quickly adapt to new systems.
Other responsibilities include
Weekly and monthly Health and Safety building and maintenance checks – for example fire alarms, water and lighting.
Liaise with Coroner's Officers, Medical Examiners, Registrars, mortuaries, GPs, police, funeral directors and other agencies
Handle enquiries by telephone, email, post and in person
General reception duties – such as locking and unlocking of the front door and greeting families and witnesses
Continuous improvement and keeping up to date with changes in Coroners legislation, internal policies and procedures
It is essential that the applicant has excellent communication and organisational skills, the ability to prioritise workload and work accurately under their own initiative to meet tight deadlines.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Karen Butler, Coroners Support Team Manager on 01772 539145.
Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, found on our website here
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Interviews: Wednesday 22 July 2026
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