Coroners Support Officer; Part time
Job in
Bournemouth, Dorset County, BH1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-30
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Part Time
position Listed on 2026-10-30
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Office Administrator/ Coordinator, Clerical, Government Administration, Admin Assistant
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This part-time post sits in the Coroners Service, supporting the Senior Coroner alongside Dorset Council, Dorset Police and health services. The role handles enquiries from families and other stakeholders, runs the Civica case system and manages treasure cases under the Treasure Act 1996, while keeping accurate records. It is a front-facing administrative role for 30 hours a week, Monday to Friday, in an office setting.
Only applicants with existing right to work in the UK are considered, as visa sponsorship is not available.
- Act as the point of contact for enquiries from internal and external stakeholders, including members of the public and bereaved families, giving timely and professional advice
- Ensure services are compliant, efficient and responsive, supporting them to meet their objectives
- Act as the link between the Coroner and Civica to resolve IT issues on the case system
- Manage processes and procedures for treasure cases reported to the coroner under the Treasure Act 1996
- Maintain manual and electronic systems and records to ensure accuracy, confidentiality and security
- Work closely with the Senior Coroner and partners including Dorset Council, Dorset Police and health services
- Carry out other administrative duties as required
- Delivering administrative support in a busy, front-facing, highly pressurised office
- Using IT packages including Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point
- Prioritising tasks according to need and urgency
- Handling confidential and sensitive information in line with GDPR
- Communicating clearly in English, both written and orally
- Dealing calmly and professionally with difficult or sensitive situations
- Working effectively in an open office subject to interruptions
- DBS check at the appropriate level
- Existing right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship)
- Working as an effective team member and supporting colleagues
- Commitment to high standards of public service and governance
- Commitment to standards of excellence
- High level of resilience, emotional stability and maturity
- Knowledge of coronial investigations
- Developing relationships that help improve services in the area
- Clear progression through the pay band
- Enhanced benefits and a new Pay and Reward package, with details on the employer's careers site
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