Coroners Officer

The Coroners Officer will be based in our Chesterfield office and will form part of the Coroner’s Office Team who act on behalf, and in support of, the Coroner, by performing investigative and administrative tasks in connection with the occurrence of sudden and reportable deaths within the Coroners area.

To be part of the team, and able to deliver this key role, you will need to be confident in dealing sensitively and professionally with people, and in particular those who are vulnerable and/or distressed. You will need to liaise with bereaved families, Police, medical personnel and other internal and external agencies as required.

You will be able to demonstrate the capability to produce accurate work, paying meticulous attention to detail and you will also be able to clearly evidence excellent organisational, ICT and time management skills.

If you would like to find out more about this post please contact Grace Randles, Coroner Services Manager, via email or MSTeams @ Grace.Randles@derbyshire.gov.uk or via our generic email Coroner@Derbyshire.gov.uk

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 20th April 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.