Senior Coroner's Officer

East Sussex County Council

Lead Coroner's Officers in East Sussex Coroner Service managing investigations and supporting the Coroner. Act as a vital link ensuring professionalism and empathy in handling sensitive matters.

Posted 7/10/2026full-timeLewes • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £44,289 - £45,850 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a small team of dedicated Coroner's Officers
Oversee the day to day operational management of the team
Act as a vital link between the Coroner and her officers
Ensure investigations are conducted with professionalism and empathy
Handle complex and sensitive matters
Attend sudden deaths as part of an on call rota

Requirements

What you’ll need

Have experience of working within or alongside a coroner service
Medical or legal investigative experience
Ability to communicate effectively with a range of people in a clear, concise and accurate manner, changing messages to suit different audiences.
Previous management and development of a team
Experience of attending scenes of death and post mortem examinations
Full driving license or the ability to demonstrate how you would meet the travelling requirements of the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Investigative ExperiencePost Mortem Examination AttendanceOperational Management

Soft Skills

EmpathyClear Communication

Certifications

Full Driving License