We are seeking to appoint one effective, organised and efficient individual as a Coroner’s Officer, on a full-time (37 hours per week), to join the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Coroner Service. The role entails liaising directly on all aspects of sudden and unexpected deaths within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, and on occasion from elsewhere. The role includes acting as a principle liaison and point of contact between numerous external agencies and the families of the deceased.The post is based at Lawrence Court in Huntingdon (no parking is provided), although working in Peterborough other Cambridgeshire locations will be required on occasions.Applicants will be able to demonstrate an organised and efficient approach to work, with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines with minimal supervision. Candidates will also be required to demonstrate excellent prioritisation capabilities. You must be proficient at using IT systems (including WORD, Outlook and EXCEL). You will be required to contribute positively to the effective running of the Coroner Service, and to deliver enhanced levels of service to bereaved families, and partner agenciesAn understanding of the requirement for confidentiality is essential, as are good communication skills. The nature of this job requires the post holder to view deceased persons, photographs of deceased persons and to work directly with the recently bereaved. Occasionally they will also be required to attend post mortems. Post holders need to be aware of, and able to cope with all these requirements.In return we can offer you professional support, appropriate training and the opportunity to be part of a supportive team committed to working to high standards for the benefit of our service users.Normal working hours will be Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm.Salary on appointment is dependent on current relevant experience and skills.For more information or to chat about this opportunity please contact Vicky.Webb@cambridgeshire.gov.uk What will you be doing? See attached Job Description About you See attached Person Specification Our benefits We value our colleagues in Cambridgeshire County Council and have developed a number of benefits in addition to the basics like annual leave, sick pay, pension and mileage…A comprehensive wellbeing package to cover all aspects of wellbeing, both in and out of work, which can also be accessed by your familyBuy up to 4 weeks additional annual leave (pro-rata) through our salary sacrifice schemeTake your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstancesMake Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savingsAccess to development opportunities, apprenticeships and qualified coaches to support your personal and professional growthPaid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working dayAccess to Peer Support Groups through our IDEAL staff equality, diversity and inclusion networkOpportunities to nominate and receive Employee Recognition AwardsAn Our Cambs Rewards account, giving you access to in-store and online discounts as well as our Car Lease and Cycle to Work schemesTake a look at our Employment Benefits Brochure attached to this advert to find out more.