Coroner Support Officer

3 months contract Role with a local authority

Summary

The Support Officer to HM Coroner provides high-quality administrative and operational support to ensure the effective and lawful delivery of coronial services. This role is critical in supporting investigations into deaths, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining accurate records, and liaising sensitively with bereaved families, professionals, and partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive administrative support to HM Coroner and the wider coronial team.
• Manage case files, ensuring all documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with legal and procedural requirements.
• Coordinate and prepare documentation for inquests, hearings, and investigations.
• Act as a key point of contact for bereaved families, legal representatives, medical professionals, and external agencies.
• Communicate sensitively and profe...