Post: Coroners Officer (Ref 26-080)
Salary: Scale 6 - £33,603 - £35,772
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough Town Hall
Applications are invited for the position of Coroner’s Officer within the jurisdiction of Teesside & Hartlepool, based at the Coroner’s Office, Middlesbrough Town Hall, Corporation Road, Middlesbrough.
This is a rewarding yet demanding role that requires the successful candidate to support and uphold the work of the Coroner’s Service in line with all relevant legislation. The post-holder will undertake duties relating to the investigation of deaths reported to HM Coroner for Teesside & Hartlepool.
Applicants must have experience working in highly pressurised and emotionally challenging environments. The role requires the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, whilst effectively prioritising tasks, managing competing demands, and making sound decisions. Exceptional communication skills and strong emotional resilience are essential, as the work involves dealing with traumatic circumstances and supporting bereaved families.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong keyboard skills are required to produce timely and accurate reports and documentation.
A full current UK/European driving licence is essential, along with access to a vehicle for business use.
Important information
Due to the nature of the role, successful applicants will be regularly exposed to sensitive, distressing and sometimes traumatic material. Experience supporting vulnerable people, dealing with bereaved families or working with sensitive information would be advantageous.
This is a unique role within a specialist area of public service. We strongly encourage all interested candidates to learn more about the Coroner's Service and the nature of the work undertaken before submitting an application. This will help you understand the role you will play in supporting the Coroner, bereaved families and the investigation process.
Further information is available via: Coroner's Service for Teesside | Middlesbrough Council
This role is a working day of 8am - 4pm and includes an on-call rota (including some weekend working) covering from 4pm to 8am. On call working is related to demands of the team and will commence after initial training is complete. The successful applicant will be required to be flexible with their working hours to meet the demands of the busy environment. This role will attract weekend working allowance and standby.
If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link. Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the 13th August 2026.
Please note: Candidates who have submitted an application for the Coroners Officer position within the previous 12 months are not eligible to apply.
Interviews are expected to take place on the 3rd and 4th of September 2026 (subject to change).
Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.
