Coroners & Mortuary Service Manager

Overview

Starting salary for this role is £44,075 (pro rata for part-time colleagues). This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. All new starters begin at the entry point of the band to ensure fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly BeTheDifference at BCP.

BCP Council is seeking an experienced 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 the Coroner and other professional staff to deliver dignified outcomes for bereaved families.

The role: 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. As the business manager 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, IT support 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 and requires a high degree of business administration experience.

Responsibilities

• You’ll be the senior operational lead for the Coroners Service and Mortuary Service, working with the Senior Coroner and key partners.
• Lead and support a skilled workforce, manage contracts and budgets, and oversee IT support.
• Act as a Human Tissue Authority licence holder.
• Play a critical role in emergency planning for excess deaths and mass fatality incidents.
• Ensure services are compliant, efficient and responsive, even in challenging circumstances.

About You / Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience of managing a complex business operation and competence with new software packages.

Why BCP Council & Benefits

• 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. At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise – it’s how we work. 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. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

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