Coroner (CRB)*

HM Coroner for the Hull and East Riding District.

Hull City Council is the relevant authority for the jurisdiction of Hull and East Riding of Yorkshire. The post is advertised due to the retirement of the current post holder.

Salary will be paid in accordance with the JNC Circular of Coroners pay. This is a whole time coroner appointment within the population band of 400,000 – 700,000. A 5.5% supplement is also payable should the appointee join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

It is essential to have a general legal qualification within the meaning of Section 71 of the Courts and Legal Services Act 1990 or be a medical practitioner fully registered with the General Medical Council. In either case, the qualification must be for at least 5 years.

This post is a significant ambassadorial role in which essential criteria includes sound knowledge of coronial law, the administration of legal procedures and experience in operating court procedures. Budgetary control, leadership, and operational management are also key aspects of this position.

If is also essential that the successful candidate can demonstrate commitment and willingness to bereaved families, showing compassion to those deeply affected.

If you would like to have an informal discussion about the role please contact Eddie Coates Madden on 01482 613283 or at Eddie.Coates-Madden@hullcc.gov.uk

Interviews will take place week commencing 17 September 2012 in Hull and the successful candidate will be expected to agree a date to commence during December 2012.

For further information about the role, job description and person specification, please see attached Information Pack.

Please see application form attached. Completed forms are to be emailed to Michelle.Wray@hullcc.gov.uk by midday on 10th August 2012

Unfortunately we are unable to accept applications from any employees who have recently left Hull City Council under the Early Termination of Employment Scheme. Those that left under this scheme are not eligible for re-employment by the Council for a period of 5 years from the date of leaving.

In order to avoid discrimination, the Council does not accept CVs either on their own or accompanied by a partly completed application form.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for vacancies electronically. Alternatively please telephone 01482 300300 for application details. The opening hours are Monday-Friday 8.00am until 7.00pm and Saturday 9.00am until 1.00pm. Please quote the reference number, job title and closing date when requesting an application pack.

If you have not received a reply within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume that your application has been unsuccessful.

Any offer of employment to the above post will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau.

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.