Coroner Officer x 2

We are currently seeking two Coroner Officers to join our team on a permanent basis, providing support to HM Senior Coroner for the Isle of Wight in the execution of the Coroner's legal and public protection duties, in accordance with the Coroners and Justice Act 2009., · Gather and provide accurate evidence to assist the Coroner.

· In consultation with the HMC, open inquests.

· Regularly liaise and update the next of kin of all referrals.

· Inform and provide guidance as appropriate.

· Ensure post-mortems are undertaken in a timely manner with the direction of HMC.

· Collate and record evidence, produce a case file, witness lists, and disclosure bundles.

· Assist in preparing and administering court proceedings for inquests.

Candidates should have strong administration and communication skills, an eye for detail and be educated to at least A-level standard (or equivalent).

Knowledge and experience of the Coroners Service would be beneficial., Disability Confident
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Please note: The successful applicants will receive and process information relating to sudden, violent, suspicious, or unnatural deaths for which no death certificate has been issued.

Work location will be office based at the Council's Seaclose Offices in Newport Isle of Wight.

When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes