Vacancy Details

Description

Directorate: Strategy and Resources

Section: Coroners

Grade: Level 6

Actual Salary: £27,711 - £30,060

Hours: 37

 

This advert is open to both Internal and External applicants.

 

Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire Coroner’s Service investigates the circumstances of all deaths where there is reason to suspect that the cause of death is unknown, is violent or unnatural, or occurred whilst the deceased was in lawful custody.

 

Main Responsibilities: In this key role, you will provide full administrative and case management support to enable the Senior Coroner to fulfil their statutory responsibilities.

 

You will also provide comprehensive initial investigation of deaths, and provide accurate and timely information together with guidance and support to bereaved people.

 

The Ideal Candidate: With proven administrative, IT and communication skills you will have the ability to multi-task, work under pressure and handle complex sensitive information with attention to detail.

 

We don’t expect applicants to have worked in this sector before, but experience is welcomed.

 

We’re keen to hear from candidates who have worked in other bereavement sectors within a support capacity and who can demonstrate the behaviours needed that we can develop into the skills required for this role.

 

If you are a team player with a can-do attitude who would like the opportunity to join us and would like more information about the role please contact: Sam Woodward: telephone 01782 232870 or e mail: Sam.Woodward@stoke.gov.uk

 

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share this commitment.  This position is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

 

Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority.  If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

 

To Apply

Please create / log into your account and then click 'apply'.  If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk or call us on 01782 238189.

 

In order to apply for this vacancy, you must be able to supply the required answers to the following questions: