Post: Coroners Administrator (Ref 26-064)
Salary: Scale 3 - £25,242 - £26,703
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Middlesbrough Town Hall
We are seeking a committed and highly organised Coroners Administrator to join our team at Middlesbrough Town Hall.
In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support to His Majesty’s Coroners Officers. You will play an essential part in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the office, assisting with the investigation process and supporting the preparation and scheduling of inquests.
What makes this role rewarding?
- Be the first point of contact for bereaved families and help guide them through the inquest process.
- Work closely with Coroners Officers, hospitals, legal professionals, pathologists, funeral directors and partner agencies.
- Support investigations into reported deaths and assist with preparing cases for inquest.
- Develop specialist knowledge in coronial processes, legal documentation and case management.
- Join a supportive team delivering an essential public service for local communities.
What we are looking for
We are keen to hear from organised, resilient and compassionate individuals who can remain professional when dealing with sensitive and sometimes traumatic information.
- Experience working in a busy administrative or office environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Confidence using Microsoft Office and IT systems.
- Experience handling sensitive or confidential information.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
- The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
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
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 28th July 2026.
Please note: Candidates who have submitted an application for the Coroners Administrator position within the previous 12 months are not eligible to apply.
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.
Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.
