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Assistant Coroner for the...

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Cheshire West and Chester, Coppenhall, Cheshire East

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Posted 1 day ago, 14 Apr

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Forster Dean Ltd, Halton Lea, Halton

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Lloyds Banking Group, Eccleston, Cheshire West and Chester

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Water Ltd, Stoke-upon-Trent, City of Stoke-on-Trent

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£23,809.76 a year

WATER PLUS LIMITED, Stoke-upon-Trent, City of Stoke-on-Trent

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Assistant Coroner for the County of Cheshire

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Cheshire West and Chester, Coppenhall, Cheshire East

  • Onsite working
  • Full time
  • Permanent

Posted 1 day ago, 14 Apr

Job ref: f62f85b25bf6425fb46427d5f4ad7dc9

Full Job Description

Warrington Borough Council is looking for an exceptional candidate with excellent proven organisational, management and efficiency skills, as well as experience of exercising sound judgement and communicating effectively. You will work closely with the Senior Coroner and Area Coroner to ensure the running of an efficient coroner service that puts the bereaved at the heart of its service.
You will be required to demonstrate knowledge and experience of coroner law and of basic medicine, have proven skills in conducting investigations and an understanding of court procedure. You will also need to demonstrate the excellent communication and interpersonal skills necessary to deal with sensitive situations.
The successful candidate will be required to carry out the duties and responsibilities of a coroner as defined in the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 and associated rules and regulations and as further described in various guidance issued by the Chief Coroner.
These are fee paid positions although they are likely to involve a regular commitment, which is to be agreed between the assistant coroner, senior coroner and the local authority. You will be expected on occasion to be available to assist on an out of hours rota system.
These are fee paid positions although they are likely to involve a regular commitment, which is to be agreed between the Assistant Coroner, Senior Coroner and the local authority. Assistant Coroners are required to sit a minimum of 20 days a year. You may be expected on occasion to be available to assist on an out of hours rota system.
Who can apply
The successful candidate will be a barrister or a solicitor or Fellow of the Institute of Legal Executives and satisfy the judicial-appointment eligibility condition which means they will have 5 years of experience whilst holding that qualification. They will be under the age of 75 and be subject to the appointment and eligibility conditions within the Coroners and Justice Act 2009 (s.23 and Schedule 3).
Statutory terms of the appointment
Once a Coroner is appointed they are then a Judicial Office holder until they reach the age of 75 years (compulsory retirement age) unless they choose to resign or are removed by the Lord Chief Justice or Lord Chancellor prior to their 75th birthday.
How to apply
If you wish to have an informal discussion or arrange a visit, please contact the Coroner's Admin Team by
To apply for this role, complete the application form and return it to Warrington Borough Council Recruitment Team by
Notification
The vacancy for this post has been notified to the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor (as required by statute).
Successful candidates, if not already an Assistant Coroner, will be required to attend a mandatory Assistant Coroner Induction training course on 2-3 December 2025.

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