Coroners & Mortuary Service Manager

The pay range for this role will be £42,839– £49,282 (pro rata for part time colleagues).

We’re looking forward to welcoming new colleagues under this refreshed framework of pay, terms, and conditions. To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, 'More than just a job' brochure

BCP Council is seeking an experienced and compassionate senior manager to lead the delivery of coronial and mortuary services across Dorset. This is a high‑profile statutory role at the heart of public service, supporting bereaved families with professionalism, dignity and care.

You’ll be the senior operational lead for the Coroners Service and Mortuary Service, working closely with the Senior Coroner and key partners including Dorset Council, Dorset Police and health services. You’ll ensure services are compliant, efficient and responsive, even in the most challenging circumstances.

From leading and supporting a skilled workforce, managing contracts and budgets, and acting as a Human Tissue Authority licence holder, to playing a critical role in emergency planning for excess deaths and mass fatality incidents – this is a role with real responsibility and real impact.

• An experienced leader in coronial and mortuary services
• Calm, credible and confident under pressure
• Skilled in managing people, performance and complex stakeholder relationships
• Compassionate, resilient and professionally grounded
• Committed to the highest standards of public service and governance
• You’ll have relevant qualification‑level experience and be willing to complete formal coronial law training if not already undertaken.

• Meaningful work that makes a difference to people’s lives
• A supportive, values‑led organisation
• Opportunities for development and progression
• Flexible working where operationally possible
• Generous local government pension and benefits

If you’re ready to lead a service that combines statutory responsibility, operational challenge and human compassion, we’d like to hear from you.

BCP Council is proud to be an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

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BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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