Coroners Officer

37 hours per week

2-year fixed term contract

We are seeking a highly organised, confident and resilient individual to provide comprehensive support to the Isle of Wight Coroners Service. This is a professional role within a high-pressure environment where accuracy, pace and sound judgement are essential. While the work is challenging, it is rewarding and offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a vital public service.

The successful candidate will manage referrals from multiple agencies, maintain accurate case records, gather evidence to support identification, and liaise sensitively with next of kin and other interested parties. You will also assist in opening inquests, coordinating post-mortems, preparing case files, and supporting the administration of court proceedings. This role requires someone who can remain composed under pressure, work with meticulous attention to detail, and handle complex and sometimes distressing information with professionalism.

Candidates must clearly evidence in their application how they meet the essential criteria outlined in the Job Summary. Applications that do not demonstrate this will not be considered.

If you believe you have the resilience, capability and commitment required for this demanding yet rewarding position, we welcome your application. Interviews will be held in person on Wednesday 9th December.

To request an informal discussion regarding this vacancy, please contact the Coroner’s Office on Coroners@iow.gov.uk

Closing Date: 27th November 2026

Join #TeamIWC and you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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We actively promote the diversity of our workforce, and provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees. We are an equal opportunities employer, proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community.

We are a Disability Confident employer. Along with a number of commitments, this means, providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.

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The Isle of Wight Council reserve the right to close vacancies earlier than stated, if required. To ensure your application is considered, it is recommended to submit your application promptly.

Please note, appointment to a regulated role will require you to provide additional personal details, including full employment history, referee information, and consent for any required safeguarding checks, as part of the Council’s commitment to safer recruitment and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Out of Hours Standby and Call Out. You may be asked to provide support in exceptional circumstances, outside of usual business hours. Unless stated otherwise in the job summary for the role this is not part of the department’s usual standby arrangements.

For support completing your online application or for further information on how to apply, phone 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk Only applications submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.

We often receive a high volume of applicants for our vacancies. If you do not hear from the recruiting manager within three weeks of the closing date, we regret that your application will not have been successful on this occasion. Please revisit our job page for alternate posts that may be suitable.