Department of Corporate Resources
Human Resources
Administration Officer
Band 6: £23,893 - £25,979 pa (pro rata for part time posts)
37 hours per week
Established
Based at HM Coroners Court
We are looking for applicants with experience of working in a busy office environment and using multiple IT packages, to join our team to provide administrative support to H.M. Coroner’s Office in accordance with the related statutory legislation.
The role is office based and located at HM Coroners Court in Bradford and covers the West Yorkshire Western coronial area.
In this role you will be the first point of contact for bereaved families, professional witnesses and outside agencies that contact or attend the Coroner Courts. You will support both the HM Coroner and also families, interested parties, witnesses and jurors when attending court
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous coronial experience
- Be competent in a range of IT tools
- Have the ability to work with others
Excellent communication skills along with the ability to be professional, sensitive, and responsive to the needs of bereaved families and the ability to deal and liaise with other customers and professionals are essential in this role. This role is very demanding, varied and satisfying.
Due to the sensitive nature of the role, it is essential that the successful candidate has the ability to maintain a detached view, whilst dealing with deceased of all ages and having direct exposure to statements and exhibits of a distressing nature.
The ability to work flexibly to accommodate the needs of the service is essential.
For further information regarding this post please contact Marion Connell – Coroner’s Services Manager marian.connell@bradford.gov.uk
Previous applicants need not apply
Closing Date: 27th May 2024
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 5th June 2024
Please find the Job Profile attached: Administration Officer Job Profile.doc