Coroners Officer

Job description

Permanent. Full time 37 hours

**About us**

Following a successful restructure, the Berkshire Coroner's Service is looking to recruit a new permanent Coroner's Officer. The successful applicants will be required to provide and administer a full support and investigative service to HM Coroner for Berkshire in respect of sudden, violent and unnatural deaths and treasure finds, with the Senior Officer having additional managerial and operative duties.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

Our values and behaviours guide how we will achieve this:
**Work Together as one team** - champion and inspire a culture which ensures that all employees across the organisation work together to provide excellent outcomes for Reading

**Drive Efficiency** - create an environment in which resources are used efficiently and employees’ skills are developed and used effectively

**Be Ambitious** - aspire to deliver excellence and inspire and support others to reach their potential

**Make a Difference to Reading** - inspire a culture in which the customer is the focus and where change is welcomed as an opportunity

**About the role**

These are customer facing roles dealing with members of the public at emotional times of their lives. You will liaise with appropriate agencies and families to establish cause of death and to ensure all necessary documentation is prepared. You will provide administrative support to the office and arrange and attend inquests.

**About you**

The following experience is required for this role:
The successful applicant will preferably have experience of working in, or directly with a Coroners’ Office. This will ideally include a good understanding of the law, experience of investigating sudden deaths, as well as dealing with bereaved families and attending post mortem examinations if required. You must have excellent communication skills, confidence to take the initiative and the ability to deal with a wide range of people and complex issues.

These posts will be based at the Town Hall, Reading, however you may be required to travel to various locations within Berkshire. Flexibility over working hours and willingness to participate in an out of hours Call Out rota will be required.

**Our offer**

We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition is strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.

A competitive salary alongside a range of benefits including:

- Generous holiday entitlement - 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays - rising to 33 days after 10 years' service, with the option to buy additional leave
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities
- Modern working environment at the Civic Offices in the heart of Reading
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted, and a salary sacrifice scheme to help lower the cost of your nursery fees
- Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax

**Closing Date: 3 September 2023**

**Interview Date: 11 or 12 September 2023**

Interview Process: Interviews will be conducted at Reading Town Hall and Museum, Reading