Description Salary: £29,064 - £31,022 per annum Hours per week: 37 hours Interview date: Wednesday 13 May 2026 We are looking for a dedicated and resilient individual to join our Legal & Governance directorate as a Coroner Support Officer and Listings Clerk. This is a role suited to someone who can remain professional, calm and empathetic while supporting the public during some of the most challenging moments of their lives. This opportunity offers genuine scope to grow and develop within a specialist team at the heart of the Coronial Service. You will work with experienced professionals, gain exposure to complex casework, and build expertise in legislation, court procedures and multi‑agency collaboration. As part of Wiltshire Council, you will benefit from a supportive environment, modern systems and the chance to contribute directly to a service with meaningful community impact. Your daily work will involve managing inquest listings, preparing case files, coordinating hearings, handling sensitive information, engaging with bereaved families and partner agencies, and ensuring legal and procedural compliance across all aspects of the Coroner’s Court. We are seeking someone with an awareness of the work of the Coronial Service, educated to HNC or NVQ Level 4 or able to demonstrate equivalent skills, and ideally holding a Level 3 qualification in Customer Service, Business or Public Administration. You should bring knowledge and practical experience of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009, a strong understanding of statutory requirements in relation to processing the deceased, and experience within a court setting including the preparation and collation of bundles. Join us to make a meaningful difference in a role rooted in fairness, dignity and care. We look forward to your application. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here. Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer ‑ facing roles work entirely from their service location. We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best. We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity. Contact details Martin Nicholls, Head of Executive Office & Registration Services, at Martin.Nicholls@wiltshire.gov.uk Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply. We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion Disability Confident Employer Application process Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.