Job Description

We are working closely with a local authority in North Yorkshire to assist with the appointment of a Coroner Support Officer, on a 3-months contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay £13.47- £16.79 per hour

The Coroner Support Officer provides comprehensive administrative, operational, and courtroom support to HM Coroner, ensuring the efficient delivery of the Coroner's Service. The post holder plays a vital role in coordinating inquests and court proceedings, managing sensitive case information, supporting virtual hearings through Microsoft Teams, facilitating professional witnesses such as doctors and medical consultants, and ensuring that all hearings are accurately recorded and documented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process case files prior to hearings, ensuring all documentation is complete and accurate.
• Support the Coroner in managing documentation and evidence presented during hearings.
• Ensure all proceedings are accurately recorded and stored in accordance with procedures.
• Manage incoming correspondence, emails, and telephone calls, prioritising matters appropriately.
• Ensure complaints are managed appropriately and routed in accordance with the Coroners' Charter.

Qualifications:

• GCSEs (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.

Essentials:

• Significant administrative experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.

Please note:

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer: Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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