Administration Officer

Vacancy Summary

Department of Corporate Resources - Human Resources

Administration Officer

37 hours per week

Band 6: £23,893 - £25,979 pa

Permanent

Based at HM Coroners Court

Vacancy Information

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.

The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers, Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016, requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.

The criteria under special knowledge and experience on the job profile which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.

To apply for this role, go to https://bradford.engageats.co.uk/Vacancies/W/3839/0/406984/15138/administration-officer-561825

Closing Date: 23rd November 2023

Interviews will be held: 30th November 2023