Coronial Officer

Good Afternoon,

I am currently representing Camden Council, who are offering an initial temporary contract for a period of 3-6 months with a view to be extended or offered a permanent position for the right candidate at a rate which is negotiable dependent upon experience

We are looking for a Coronial Officer this role will be based at: Camley Street, London, Camden, N1C 4PP

The right candidate will:

• To assist HM Senior Coroner and the Area and Assistant Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duty with regards to the investigation and case management of unknown, violent, sudden, in custody or otherwise in state detention, and unnatural deaths from initial referral through to the end of the investigation.

• To operate effectively within the Framework of Coronial Law, including the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, The Coroners (Investigations) Regulation 2013, The Coroner�s Inquest Rules 2013 and the Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019, while adhering to all relevant statutory provisions and case law and ensuring compliance with the Chief Coroners written advice and guidance, as well as Human Tissue Act. 

• To communicate directly with bereaved families, legal representatives, witnesses to provide advice and guidance in respect of coronial proceedings.

• To act within the scope of coronial law at all times including the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, the Coroners (Investigation) Regulations 2013, Coroners (Inquest) Rules 2013 and other relevant statutory provisions, case law and guidance.

• To manage a personal caseload of referrals and/or inquests including complex and sensitive cases which may involve child deaths, homicide, road traffic fatalities, and suicide some of which may attract attention at a local and national level.

• Support the Administration Team in the overall delivery of the service. 

We require the following:

• Ability to take an organised approach to own workload whilst dealing with conflicting priorities and ensuring a customer service focused approach. 
• Have a good knowledge/understanding of the delivery of coroner services
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues , across departments and the organisation as a whole.
• Demonstrate excellence in customer care and understanding of the role of local government in supporting residents and businesses to access high quality services. 

To discuss this opportunity further please send over an up-to-date CV and give me a call on (phone number removed)

If you know someone who would be a good fit for the role, please send over their contact details and get in touch, as we do offer a generous referral fee.

IF THIS ROLE IS NOT APPLICABLE TO YOU, BUT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ROLE, PLEASE SEND OVER YOUR CV AND I WILL CHECK WHAT ROLES I HAVE AVAILABLE.

Look forward to speaking with you soon,