Description Suffolk County Council – The Coroners Court and Offices, Beacon House, Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 5PB - Hybrid Fee paid £482 per day (in line with the JNC Coroners Circular 69) No guaranteed hours, but with the expectation of 20 days minimum per year Casual basis - Permanent - 3 posts Suffolk County Council is seeking to appoint 3 new Assistant Coroners to support the Senior and Area Coroner across the full range of coroner duties in order to deliver a high-quality coroner service to the people of Suffolk Successful candidates will be required to attend a mandatory Assistant Coroner Induction training course on 2-3 December 2025. About the post Suffolk County Council is looking for exceptional candidates with excellent proven organisational, management and efficiency skills, as well as experience of exercising sound judgement and communicating effectively. You will work closely with the Senior Coroner and Area Coroner to ensure value for money, performance and financial efficiencies. You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of coroner law and of basic medicine, have proven skills in conducting investigations and an understanding of court procedure. You will also need to demonstrate the excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal with sensitive situations. The successful candidates will be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a Coroner as defined in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and associated rules and regulations and as further described in various guidance issued by the Chief Coroner. These are fee paid positions although they are likely to involve a regular commitment, which is to be agreed between the Assistant Coroner, Senior Coroner and the local authority. Assistant Coroners are required to sit a minimum of 20 days a year. You will be expected on occasion to be available to assist on an out of hours rota system. Who can apply The successful candidates will be a barrister or a solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition which means they will have 5 years of experience whilst holding that qualification. They will be under the age of 75 and be subject to the appointment and eligibility conditions within the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (s.23 and Schedule 3). 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. Notification The vacancy for this post has been notified to the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor (as required by statute). For further information If you wish to have an informal discussion or arrange a visit, please contact Jane Parker, by calling 01473 264111 or emailing jane.parker2suffolk.gov.uk. How to apply Step 1 - Read the candidate pack (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement which fully addresses the assessment criteria detailed in bold in the candidate pack (docx). In particular please demonstrate how you meet the following criteria: 1. Assimilating and clarifying information 2. Managing work efficiently 3. Working with others 4. Communicating effectively 5. Exercising judgement 6. Possessing and Building Knowledge You should use the Supporting Statement template. Please use Arial font size 11 and keep your statement to a maximum of two sides of A4. Step 4 - Upload a CV. Please note: Without a supporting statement and CV, your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format. We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage, please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing recruitmentsuffolk.gov.uk or calling 03456 014412. If you are invited to the next stage of selection, you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process. Closing date: 13 April 2025 Interview date: 30 June 2025 This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. LI-Hybrid