We are seeking a dedicated Coroner's Support Officer to provide prompt and efficient specialist administrative assistance to the Coroner, including managing the Coroner's electronic diary and performing PA responsibilities as needed. The Coroners Service comprises a small team dedicated to providing support to the Senior Coroner by ensuring that the legislative and case management processes, as well as the planning and handling of inquests, are conducted efficiently and effectively. If you are a natural with people and want to work for an inclusive and supportive employer, this could be the role for you! Salary: £26,403 to £26,824 per annum Contract Type: Permanent Working Pattern: Full-time (37 hours per week) Location: County Hall North, Madeira Ave, Horsham RH12 1AB Interview Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026 You will need to be able to travel independently around the county, including to areas that may not be easily accessible by public transport. Pool cars and pool bikes available. About the Job In this role, you will provide a reliable, efficient and flexible administrative service, relating to the delivery of a specialist judicial service, whilst complying with statutory requirements. Any given day can often feel quite different from the next! There will be some key responsibilities likely to feature in this role, including: Following established procedures and processes to independently address daily telephone, email, and written inquiries, exercising judgment and initiative to resolve unforeseen issues as needed. Keeping relevant records, both computerised and manual, updated and maintained accurately in relation to the service. Responsible for the careful and appropriate handling of confidential information pertinent to the service on a daily basis. Confidently referring complex or technical queries, as well as those outside the scope of the service, while working under guidance on unusual or challenging issues. Maintaining communication and fostering positive working relationships with relevant managers and colleagues to ensure the delivery of effective services. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and relish being part of a close-knit team and can use your expertise to support the residents of West Sussex. we want to hear from you! Required Qualifications and Skills 4 GCSEs with A-C (4-9) passes including Maths and English or equivalent qualification or experience, demonstrating the same level of numeracy and literacy. Experience of working in a customer orientated environment. Experience of working as a team member. A good understanding of office systems and practices, and relevant technical knowledge of associated procedures, usually demonstrated by experience of working in an office environment, preferably within a senior administrative role. Dependable and adaptable, able to effectively manage your own time and proactively respond to unforeseen or changing circumstances. Skills to show dedication to your own success as well as the success of the team, demonstrating support and collaboration with your colleagues Able to embrace change and adapt effectively to evolving situations and new methods of working, including new systems and processes. For more information on the Key Skills as well as the Qualifications and/or experience required, please refer to the Job Description attached. Rewards and Benefits We aim to create a supportive and dynamic working environment where employees can achieve their full potential, achieve a healthy work-life balance and are rewarded for the work they do. A laptop and mobile will be supplied if applicable to your role. You will benefit from 25 days annual leave, rising to 28 days after 5 years' service plus the opportunity to buy additional leave and an excellent local government pension scheme. A range of discounts give our staff access to hundreds of offers; groceries, travel, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities, high street retailers and the opportunity to save over £1,000 a year through our West Sussex Choices benefits platform. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Rewards and Benefits page. Further Information The reference number for this role is CPP01329. Click apply below, upload your CV, and complete the application form, explaining how you meet the key skills in the attached job description and experience you can bring to the role. Please ensure all that any gaps in employment are covered in your CV. Please ensure you have saved the job description attached to the main advert on our website as, once the job has closed, you may not have the opportunity to download again. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to right to work within the UK, satisfactory references, and a health check. Equity, inclusion and accessibility is very important to West Sussex County Council. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, as this helps us build a diverse and talented workforce, that reflects the communities we serve. We ensure our approach to recruitment is flexible and supportive to enable all applicants to be at their best and to ensure they have the best possible chance of success. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that have a disability, are a veteran or are a care leaver. More information can be found on our application help page. RSi