Description Suffolk County Council – Beacon House, Ipswich, IP1 5PB - Hybrid £33,366 per annum (pro rata for part time) 37 hours per week - Flexible working options available Permanent This advert is open to current redeployment Suffolk County Council staff only We’re focused on making a meaningful difference to communities across Suffolk. How? By listening to our people learning from what they say and creating a culture of mutual respect, where everyone works together to achieve great things. As a Coroners Officer you’ll be as keen to collaborate and build a bright future as we are. Reimagine the possibilities. Do you have experience of a medical or legal environment? Would you like to work in an incredibly varied, challenging but rewarding role? Are you passionate about providing a caring and efficient service for the people of Suffolk? Your role and responsibilities Your role as a Coroner’s Officer is to investigate sudden and unexpected deaths that are referred to the Coroner's Service. You will be exposed to upsetting and confidential material and will be working with bereaved families. maintaining an accurate electronic file detailing your enquiries and present evidence to the Coroner be a key contact for the bereaved family to keep them informed of progress and signpost them to relevant support agencies liaise directly with a range of external agencies including police, funeral directors and medical clinicians to uphold the service mission statement to ‘provide a caring and efficient service for the investigation of deaths in a sensitive, thorough and timely manner’ you must be able to work effectively as part of a team, supporting team members and demonstrate a flexible approach to managing your case work. You will need good listening and questioning skills and the ability to plan and organise your workload a sound knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook good understanding of data protection and data sharing legislation the ability to read and understand medical and legal terminology to undergo Police vetting at NPPV level 2. You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (docx). If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application. The team We have a culture of being friendly and supportive and look forward to welcoming a new colleague. You will be offered on-going training and opportunities to gain knowledge and experience through both external and internal training sources. This role will be worked from a fixed base listed in the job details above, but once fully trained there are options for hybrid working. Empowering Everyone We’re big believers in potential, possibility and the power of different ideas. We’re always searching for ways to encourage, respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals, especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation, as shown in our Workforce Equality Report. For more information Please contact Louise Bradford (she/her) or Becky Rawlings (she/her) for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling 0345 607 2040 or emailing louise.bradfordsuffolk.gov.uk or becky.rawlingssuffolk.gov.uk How to apply Step 1 - Read the Job and Person Profile (JPP) (docx). Step 2 - Click ‘Apply Now’ to start your online application. Step 3 - Upload a supporting statement answering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use the Supporting Statement template. 1. Can you describe a time when you had to investigate a complex case? What steps did you take to gather and analyse evidence, and what was the outcome? 2. How do you ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and procedures when conducting investigations? 3. Can you share an example of a time when you had to adapt to a significant change in your work environment or processes? How did you handle it? Please note: Without a supporting statement, 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: 11.30pm, 17 March 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