Assistant Coroner’s Officer

Package Description

In addition to your salary, we offer a range of benefits including:

• Great holiday benefits - most roles include 28 days annual leave every year on top of public (bank) holidays, increasing to 32 days after five years. In addition, there is a holiday purchase scheme allowing staff to purchase up to 5 additional days of leave each year.
• Excellent pension – everyone who works for us can join the national Local Government Pension Scheme, widely regarded as one of the best available.
• A full range of family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity support and a childcare subsidy.
• Access to an award-winning employee benefits programme that includes a health cash plan, a low-cost bike purchase scheme as well as high street discounts and money off entertainment and travel.
• Salary sacrifice car scheme - eligible employees can access low‑cost leasing of electric and low‑emission vehicles.
• Blue Light Card - employees working within social care can qualify for an additional range of discounts from national retailers and local businesses.

Why join us? Along with more on our Benefits, discover why Working at the City Council could be the right move for you here Working at the Council | Milton Keynes

Our roles are either designated ‘site based’ or ‘home based’. ‘Site based’ roles can include up to two days a week working from home whilst ‘home based’ roles are based at home four days a week. Of course, managers designate which category roles are in based on the needs of the service and the circumstances.

Job Introduction

We’re recruiting an Assistant Coroner’s Officer to join our Regulatory Services team at Milton Keynes City Council. In this rewarding role, you’ll support the Coroner’s Service in carrying out enquiries into deaths, helping ensure the right decisions are made and that families are treated with care and respect throughout the process.

Our Coroner’s Service plays an important part in supporting our communities at some of the most difficult times. You’ll help keep investigations running smoothly, work closely with partners, and provide clear, compassionate communication to bereaved families.

We’re a large, well-organised council delivering over 200 vital services to residents, working alongside partners across the city to make Milton Keynes a better place to live.

Site-Based role

This is a Site-Based role, and you’ll be expected to work from the designated workplace.

Interviews for this role will be held on 14th July 2026

At Milton Keynes City Council, we aim to make a difference every day. We’re dedicated, respectful and collaborative. We act as one council, and we work hard to create cleaner, safer and healthier communities while tackling inequalities and supporting people to thrive.

Find out more about working with us here: www.mkcounciljobs.org.uk

Role Responsibilities

• Assist Coroner’s Officers to carry out enquiries and support investigations, including inquests
• Keep families informed about the progress of enquiries and provide signposting to support
• Support the identification of the deceased in line with legislation and procedures
• Record, investigate and assess reports relating to potential treasure
• Prepare court documentation, including summonses and pre-inquest paperwork
• Help ensure the smooth running of court proceedings and attendance of relevant parties

Ideal Candidate

• Has a full UK driving licence and can work across different locations
• Has strong administrative and IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Can work independently, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines
• Communicates clearly and sensitively, both in writing and verbally
• Shows empathy and emotional resilience when supporting bereaved families
• Uses good judgement and can remain calm under pressure in challenging situations

Full UK Driving Licence and access to a vehicle

To be successful in this role, you’ll need a full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle. If we offer you the role, we’ll ask you to provide evidence of your driving licence and vehicle insurance, including cover for business use. We’re unable to confirm an appointment until these documents are received.

As part of the pre-employment checks, should you be offered the role, we’ll carry out a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

About The Organisation

Milton Keynes City Council is a large, modern and financially stable employer with around 2,500 people working across our eight areas. Together we provide local residents and businesses with a wide range of important round-the-clock services and aim to make our city a better place to live.

We work hard because of the demands placed on us, like protecting children from harm or preventing homelessness. However, working for the city is always rewarding and everyone has the opportunity to make a real difference.

We’re very proud of our diversity and are committed to having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. Whatever your background, you will be welcome here if you share our values of being dedicated, respectful and collaborative.

We offer great training and support and because of the size and scale of the organisation there are always new opportunities to explore when it’s time for a new role.

If you’d like to know more about how we do things and what matters to us, take a look at our short booklet What makes us Milton Keynes City Council.