Senior Coroner | Coroners Service | Preston

Job title:

Senior Coroner | Coroners Service | Preston

Company:

Lancashire County Council

Job description

Job Description:Senior Coroner for Lancashire and Blackburn with DarwenSalary £187,788.58 pa [to correspond to the JNC Coroners Circular 68]Closing date: 23:59 on 1st December 2024Interview dates: 16th and 17th December 2024Lancashire County Council is seeking to appoint a new Senior Coroner to replace the current post-holder who retires in early Summer 2025.About the Post:The Senior Coroner stands at the head of the local coroner service and statutory coroner area and takes the lead on coroner work and will be expected to conduct inquests which are difficult or complex or will be likely to attract significant publicity.The number of reported deaths pa is 4445. Accordingly we appoint our senior coroner with a salary on a full-time basis.The salary will include payment for out of hours availability.Lancashire County 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 coroner services manager to ensure value for money, performance and financial efficiencies. Collaborative working with the local authorities, the police and other stakeholders is essential.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.If you have not already attended the Senior Identification Manager training through the College of Policing, you will be expected to do so when the next available vacancy arises on that course. You must do the same with Leadership and Appraisal training through the Judicial College. Also, you must attend the following in person each year:

• Coroner Continuation training

• Chief Coroner’s Conference for Senior and Area Coroners

• One-day Medical training

• Other training as required by the Chief Coroner

The relevant authority will meet the costs of the training including backfill by Assistant Coroners and associated travel and accommodation expenses.

It is essential that the successful candidate has proven experience of running or sharing running a coroner’s jurisdiction including carrying out investigations, case management, and conducting inquests.Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen is a complex and innovative coroner area and requires a dedicated candidate with a track record of exceptional leadership, management of change and engaging with stakeholders and communities to deliver a high level of service.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 five years of experience whilst holding that qualification. They will be under the age of 75, have experience of working as a Senior Coroner, area coroner or assistant coroner and be subject to the appointment and eligibility conditions within the .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:The candidate pack is available here:If you wish to have an informal discussion or arrange a visit, please contact Ann Edwards, Coroner Services Manager, on 07760 171268 or email ann.edwards@lancashire.gov.ukSuitably qualified applicants are requested to attach their CV and their application and complete the online application processNotificationThe vacancy for this post has been notified to the Chief Coroner and Lord Chancellor (as required by statute).

Expected salary

£187788.58 per year

Location

Preston

Job date

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 02:05:47 GMT

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