Coroners Court Clerk (Casual)

We are looking for a Coroners Court Clerk to join our team on a casual basis. Working as part of the South Manchester Coroner Service you will be involved in the following:

• Clerking Coroners Courts, ensuring all witnesses are present and sworn in (whether in person or virtually).


• Managing the Court rooms audio-visual and recording equipment, including the downloading of Inquest hearings and preparing audio disks when required.


• Completing after Inquest paperwork to allow death certificates to be issued by the Registrars of Birth, Marriages & Deaths.


• Assisting in the management of Juries when required.


• Managing all enquiries post inquest hearing.


• Reception cover


• Safe evacuation of premises in the event of an emergency.


Training will be provided for all the necessary duties, so prior experience of working in the Coroners service is not essential. Very smart office wear, including jackets, are required in court.

Systems and software we use include:

• Civica Coroners


• Microsoft Software Suite


• Bespoke Audio-visual and recording equipment
  
  We are looking for a forward thinking, self-motivated, results driven individual who excels in customer service.


You must be able to liaise appropriately and sensitively with bereaved families during Inquest proceedings, and communicate with relevant parties on behalf of the Coroner.

Working effectively to given deadlines and the ability to manage your own workload in conjuction with the rest of the team are also important skills, alongside a good understanding of ICT and the ability to use a variety of software packages.

If you are a flexible team player with excellent interpersonal skills who enjoys variety within the workplace, and would like to be part of our fast-paced statutory service, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Manchester South Coroners Office is committed to providing an effective and efficient Coronial Service to the residents of the Manchester South Coronial area (covering the boroughs of Stockport, Tameside & Trafford). We have a dedicated team with a wealth of experience.

At Stockport Council we are one ambitious team on a mission to create opportunities for everyone who lives, works and spends time in the borough. Working at Stockport Council means contributing to one of the most thriving towns in the North. We're keen to recruit people with the right values and behaviours that can help us ensure our workplace values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are proud to be recognised under the Good Employment Charter as an organisation committed to the wellbeing of our colleagues. As members of the charter, we have been recognised as a great place to work for all colleagues and pledge to pay the real living wage, engage staff in key decisions and endorse fair and flexible working conditions., Stockport Council is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce culture - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities to join our workforce.

We want our employees to have a good work life balance and in many job roles we can offer a range of flexible/hybrid working arrangements. We also have inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support our diverse workforce. We will listen to, learn from, and develop our workforce.