Specialist Business Support

Coroner s Administrative and Office Support
Westminster
Contract
£19.98 per hour

Our client is looking for an experienced Coroner s Administrative and Office Support

A reliable and highly organised Coroner s Officer to provide essential administrative and court support within the Inner West London Coroner s Service. This role supports the effective investigation of deaths and the smooth running of coronial court proceedings, working closely with the HM Coroner, Deputy Coroners, Coroner s Court Manager and Metropolitan Police Coroner s Officers.

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About the Role

The postholder will provide comprehensive administrative, case management and court support services relating to deaths referred to the Coroner s Service. The role involves working in a professional court environment and supporting inquests, jury management and coronial case systems in often highly sensitive and pressurised circumstances.
This is a frontline office-based role, with regular attendance at coronial court hearings.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative and Office Support

Provide administrative support to the HM Coroner, Deputy Coroners, Coroner s Court Manager and Metropolitan Police Coroner s Officers.
Deliver general office administration, including managing post, organising meetings, answering telephone enquiries and responding to correspondence by email and letter.
Act as a first point of contact for public and professional enquiries, providing clear and professional responses.

Court and Inquest Support

Attend all inquests as Court Usher / Jury Usher, assisting with court requirements as needed.
Prepare the court at the beginning of each day and ensure the court is closed appropriately at the end of proceedings.
Support the smooth running of hearings, including assisting Coroners, jurors and court users.
Assist with the warning, management and administration of jurors, including processing expenses.

Case Management and Systems

Accurately enter and maintain case data in a bespoke coronial case management system and other relevant IT systems.
Maintain electronic records and support the effective progression of cases through the coronial process.
Assist with the maintenance, upgrades and improvement of case management systems to support service efficiency.

About You

You will be organised, professional and resilient, with the ability to work calmly and accurately in a formal court setting and in highly stressful or sensitive circumstances. You will demonstrate strong administrative skills, attention to detail and a commitment to supporting a vital public service.

Essential Skills and Experience

Experience working in an administrative or court-based environment, ideally within a legal, judicial or public sector setting.
Ability to work professionally in a court environment and maintain confidentiality at all times.
Strong organisational and administrative skills, with experience managing information accurately.
Confidence using IT systems and databases, including case management systems.
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
Willingness to support system improvements and process efficiency.

Additional Information

This is not a social work role.
An Enhanced DBS check will be required.
This is a temporary contractor position.

The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients
are an equal opportunities employer