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West Northamptonshire Council is seeking a dynamic and experienced
Coroners and County Mortuary Service Manager
to lead the operational delivery of two critical services: the Northamptonshire Coroners Service and the County Mortuary. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a role that combines leadership, regulatory compliance, and compassionate service delivery.
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You'll manage the day-to-day operations of both services, lead a multidisciplinary team, and ensure compliance with legislation and quality standards. The role involves overseeing health and safety, emergency planning, stakeholder engagement, and budget management. You'll also support service improvements and ensure a compassionate approach to working with bereaved families.
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You're an experienced leader with a strong background in mortuary or coronial services, and a deep understanding of relevant legislation. You're confident managing teams, budgets, and service transformation, and you communicate sensitively and effectively. A degree-level qualification, full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work out-of-hours are essential. HTA experience and professional memberships are desirable.