The Coroners Service comprises a small team dedicated to providing support to the Senior Coroner by ensuring that the legislative and case management processes, as well as the planning and handling of inquests, are conducted efficiently and effectively., We are seeking a dedicated professional to join the Coroners Service. In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact, providing immediate support and guidance to bereaved families following sudden and unexpected deaths.

Working directly with the HM Senior and Area Coroners for West Sussex, as well as with bereaved families and various third-party agencies, you will ensure that all parties are informed of investigation progress and receive appropriate support as needed.

Your main responsibilities will include recording cases of sudden and unexpected death by inputting referred cases into the Coroners database, and updating families, professionals, and witnesses on case progression in accordance with the Coroner's and Justice Act 2009, Coroner's (Investigations) Regulations 2013, Coroner's (Inquests) Rules 2013, and the Chief Coroner's Guidance.

You will be granted a number of 'designated powers' when authorized by the Coroner, and are expected to execute these powers professionally, legally, and with due consideration.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team and can use your expertise to support the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you!

Do you have excellent interpersonal and customer skills?

Are you capable of absolute discretion when handling matters of a personal, sensitive, and confidential nature?

Do you have a good knowledge of Coroner's policies and procedures relating to Coroner's investigations?, To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate resilience and professionalism when handling potentially sensitive, confidential, or distressing inquiries.

We are seeking candidates who can showcase excellent communication skills and have a strong desire to apply these skills in influencing stakeholders.

You should be capable of managing your own workload, working flexibly, multitasking, and balancing various priorities effectively to meet the needs of the bereaved, HM Coroners, and partner agencies.

A keen attention to detail is essential, along with the ability to work independently. Comfort in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with rapidly changing deadlines, workloads, and priorities is also important.

We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do.

A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 27 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme.

A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform.