Coroners Officer CMB2422e

Salary: £34,434 to £35,412

Hours: 37 hours per week

Location: HM Coroner’s Office, Allerdale House, Workington

Contract: Permanent

About This Opportunity

We are seeking a committed and professional Coroner’s Officer to support HM Senior Coroner and Assistant Coroners in the delivery of a statutory Coroners Service across Cumbria. This is a challenging and rewarding role involving the investigation and case management of unexplained or unnatural deaths, working closely with bereaved families and a wide range of partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a personal caseload of coronial investigations and inquests, including complex and sensitive cases
• Support HM Coroner in fulfilling statutory duties from initial referral through to inquest conclusion
• Liaise with bereaved families, providing clear, compassionate guidance and regular case updates
• Gather, review and manage evidence including statements and reports from medical, legal and investigative agencies
• Work closely with police, healthcare professionals, legal representatives and other Properly Interested Persons
• Prepare and coordinate inquest files, witness lists and evidence bundles
• Arrange specialist services such as post‑mortems, expert reports and translations, in line with HM Coroner’s directions
• Ensure cases are progressed, concluded and recorded accurately in line with legal and procedural requirements

This role requires professionalism, resilience, excellent communication skills and the ability to manage sensitive information in a judicial environment.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re looking for individuals who embody our organisation's core values: ambitious, collaborative, compassionate, empowering, and innovative. We believe in the power of these values to drive positive change, deliver excellent public services and shape a better future for our communities.

We’re also about potential over perfection and we can help you grow in the role and thrive in your career.

Contact

For more information about the role or to arrange an informal chat prior to your application, please contact Christopher Flemming by email at Christopher.Fleming@cumbria.gov.uk

Guaranteed Interviews

We offer a guaranteed interview to the following applicants as long as your application can demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role.

• Those who consider themselves disabled as defined by the Equality Act 2010
• Those in care or who have left care and are aged 24 and under
• Those who identify as a member of the British Armed Forces community (service leavers, veterans, their partners or spouses, reservists, cadets).

Diversity, Inclusion & Adjustments

We’re dedicated to enhancing the diversity of our workforce and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. That’s why we’re a proud Disability Confident Leader and also an Age Friendly Employer – to provide opportunities for everyone to thrive.

If you need any reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please let either the hiring manager or our Resourcing Team know by emailing Resourcing@Cumberland.gov.uk. While adjustments aren’t always guaranteed, we’ll always listen and we’ll try our best to accommodate your needs.

Application and Interview Information

• Closing date: 12th May 2026
• Interview date: 26th and 27th May 2026

Please note this role may close early subject to demand. If you’re interested in applying, you should apply well before the advised closing date. We cannot accept applications once the role has closed.

If you experience any difficulties logging in to apply for this role, please contact the HR Systems team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

Please Read The Supporting Information

• Post Specification

Additional Resources

• Our Staff Benefits
• Candidate Support
• About Cumberland Council

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