Coroner's Officer

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Job Reference Ref/134728/9521

Apply for this job Number of Positions: 1 Contract Type: Temporary Contract Details: Fixed Term for 2 years Salary Range : £32578 - £35570 Working Hours: 37 Location: Vantage House, Huntingdon Closing Date: 15/11/2026 Job Category: Public Health Organisation: Cambridgeshire County Council

Our benefits

We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…

• A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your family
• Buy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition Awards
• An Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemes

Take a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.

About the role

We are looking for a professional, compassionate and highly organised individual to join the Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Coroner Service as a Coroners Officer.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will manage investigations into sudden, unexplained and unnatural deaths on behalf of the Coroner. You will act as a key point of contact for bereaved families, medical professionals, police officers, legal representatives and other partner agencies, ensuring that investigations are progressed efficiently, sensitively and in accordance with legal requirements.

This is a varied and rewarding role that combines investigation, case management, stakeholder engagement and court administration.

For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Vicky Webb Coroner Service Manager, [email removed]

What will you be doing?

• Managing a caseload of coronial investigations from initial report through to conclusion.
• Gathering information and evidence from a range of sources, including police, healthcare professionals and witnesses.
• Liaising with doctors regarding causes of death and coronial requirements.
• Arranging and coordinating post-mortem examinations and identification procedures.
• Providing advice, guidance and support to bereaved families throughout the coronial process.
• Preparing files and evidence for inquests and supporting the Coroner during court proceedings.
• Working closely with funeral directors, Medical Examiners, hospitals, care providers and other partner organisations.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with legislation, policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of the service and supporting colleagues across the team.

About you

You will be:

• An excellent communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of people.
• Compassionate, resilient and able to work sensitively with bereaved families and those affected by traumatic circ