Job Description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in North Yorkshire to assist with the appointment of a Coroner Support Officer, on a 3-month 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

Support HM Coroner during inquest hearings by ensuring the smooth and efficient running of court proceedings, assisting bereaved families and witnesses, managing court administration, maintaining accurate records, and providing professional support throughout the inquest process.

Responsibilities:

• Support HM Coroner during inquest hearings and ensure court proceedings run efficiently.
• Prepare, check, print, and organise hearing bundles and case files.
• Set up courtrooms, recording equipment, and remote attendance systems (Microsoft Teams).
• Welcome and assist families, witnesses, legal representatives, and other attendees.
• Explain court procedures and provide empathetic support to bereaved families.

Essentials:

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Strong IT skills and ability to use case management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Relevant administration or customer service experience.
• Experience working directly with distressed, vulnerable, or bereaved individuals.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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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