Coroners Officer

About the role

We are seeking a full-time, permanent Coroner’s Officer to join our team in Salisbury on Endless Street, working Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm. In this role, you will conduct inquiries into deaths that are sudden, of unknown cause, unnatural, or occur in custody. Serving as the primary contact for the Coroner's Office, you will interact closely with bereaved families, health professionals, police, emergency services, and other relevant parties to ensure thorough investigations and compassionate support for all stakeholders involved.

What you will be doing

Collaborate with the Coroner, other Coroners Officers, police, medical professionals, and registrars to investigate sudden deaths across Wiltshire.
Serve as the officer in the case, collecting evidence on identity, social, and medical history, taking statements, and preparing comprehensive reports for Coroner’s review.
Develop and maintain accurate death reports, capturing essential information and evidence to support the Coroner in making judicial decisions, including whether to proceed to an Inquest.
Build effective working relationships with all professional partners, ensuring understanding of Coroner’s Investigation processes and compliance with procedural requirements.
Act as a compassionate point of contact for bereaved families, providing timely advice, guidance, and support, keeping all interested parties informed at each stage of the investigation per statutory requirements.
Ensure accurate information is available for Pathologists performing post-mortems at the Coroner’s request, attend post-mortems as needed, and coordinate the timely release of bodies to families in collaboration with funeral directors.
Compile and organise case files for Inquests, liaising with witnesses and interested parties on availability and providing necessary disclosures in line with legal requirements.
Act as a court/jury officer during Inquest hearings, offering support and guidance to families and other attendees as needed.

About you and your experience

Investigative skills with an inquisitive mindset.
Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly for communicating with bereaved families and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
Strong organisational abilities for maintaining accurate records and managing case files.
High attention to detail and capacity to handle sensitive information with integrity.
Knowledge or willingness to learn relevant legislation and procedural guidelines related to Coroner’s work.
Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure, particularly in cases of major incidents or large-scale investigations.
Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) level 1 accreditation would be desirable but not essential.

What we offer
• Excellent career development opportunities
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days
• Flexi hours scheme
• Free Gym membership
• Physical and mental well-being support
• Generous Pension scheme

This role offers a unique and meaningful opportunity to support families during difficult times while ensuring that legal and procedural standards are met. If you are dedicated, empathetic, and possess a meticulous approach to your work, we encourage you to apply.

Please note, all roles will be subject to a vetting procedure, some roles due to the nature of their work, will require additional security clearance.

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all of our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.