Area Coroner

**Advert Information** Area Coroner for Hertfordshire**

**Salary £100,277 pa in line with the Coroners JNC Circular 68**

**Closing date: 9**th** July**

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking to appoint an Area Coroner. This is a new post.

**About the post**:
The Area Coroner will conduct their own coronial investigations and inquests and work closely with the Senior Coroner to provide judicial leadership to the coroner service. The Area Coroner is the nominated deputy for the Senior Coroner when the Senior Coroner is absent. The Area Coroner will be expected to be available out of hours as required.

**Who can apply**:
**Statutory Terms of the Appointment**:
Once a Coroner is appointed they are then a Judicial Office holder until they reach the age of 75 years (compulsory retirement age) unless they choose to resign or are removed by the Lord Chief Justice or Lord Chancellor prior to their 75th birthday.
- **How to apply**:
If you wish to have an informal discussion or arrange a visit, please contact Richard Doggett - Head of Coroner service on 01707 292788.

**Notification**
The vacancy for this post has been notified to the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor (as required by statute).

Job Reference: HCC23335