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Salary: Band 8, £36,066 - £41,028 (Please note it is Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the bottom) Location: Agile, Sunderland City Hall and some homeworkingHours/Contract: 37 hours per week, 12-month fixed term / secondment (maternity cover) The roleHere at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Department as a Coroner’s Officer.As a Coroner’s Officer you will investigate deaths that are unnatural, violent, occur in state detention, or where the cause is unknown. You will work under the direction of HM Coroner, collaborating closely with law enforcement and medical professionals to ensure thorough investigations. This role is key to delivering an efficient, professional, and compassionate service to those affected by bereavement.What you’ll doEnsure Legal Compliance – Act within Coronial law and relevant legislation (Coroners and Justice Act 2009, Investigations Regulations 2013, Inquests Rules 2013, Notification of Deaths Regulations 2019, Human Tissue Act 2004) following Chief Coroner guidance.Manage Death Reports – Receive and review referrals, confirm cause of death, and ensure formal identification is completed ethically and with empathy.Gather & Assess Evidence – Collect and evaluate information to support judicial decisions—whether to order a post-mortem, open an investigation/inquest, or notify the registrar.Investigate & Document – Analyse and record case details, attend post-mortems when required, provide pathologists with relevant info, and maintain integrity of samples and exhibits. You will support Coroner’s inquests and support the court proceedings.Liaise & Communicate – Keep families and Interested Persons updated, and coordinate with pathologists, clinicians, insurers, HSE, prison authorities, and legal representatives.What you’ll bringAn ability to use a variety of computer programmes to support the work undertaken.An understanding of the work conducted by the Coroner.An ability to plan work, prioritise and deliver timely investigations at the direction of the coroner.An ability to identify problems and identify alternative options and solutions.An ability to work as part of a team structure to deliver an outstanding service.An ability to communicate effectively and compassionately with all those who come into contact with the Coronial service. Including the ability to deliver difficult and sensitive messages.Just so you knowOur application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Coroner’s Officer with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, working together to improve the lives of disabled employees. As a Disability Confident Leader, we are committed to offering an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. In cases of very high application volumes, we may prioritise those who most closely meet the criteria, applying the same fair approach for all candidates.If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.Terms of appointmentThis is a fixed term / secondment role subject to a six-month probationary period.If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.Please note if you are interested in applying for this secondment opportunity, please discuss this with your Line Manager and gain agreement prior to applying. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.