Relief Court Officer 4684/3926


Company:	Lincolnshire County Council
Salary:	£26,847 to £28,153 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Lincoln, LN2 3JN
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	1 Nov 2026

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Summary

Relief Coroners Court Officer

Prior to considering this role please note that it is a relief position which is required to travel to a number of court locations across the Greater Lincolnshire area. The hours for the post are determined in line with the demand identified by court requirements. Mileage expenses will be paid and the ability to be mobile across Lincolnshire is required.

If this role is still of interest and you are a compassionate, resilient and composed individual with a commitment to delivering exceptional customer service during difficult and emotional times, we encourage you to apply. Join our dedicated team of officers, working collaboratively to support bereaved families across Greater Lincolnshire.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to requests from the Coroner: Support the delivery of inquests by fulfilling specific requests, such as preparing documents or facilitating proceedings.

Read statements and provide copies of evidence: Ensure that all necessary materials are available for the smooth functioning of court sessions.

Manage attendees' emotional responses: Handle scenarios such as comforting a distressed family member, coordinating with legal representatives, or de-escalating tense situations.

Prepare the courtroom: Complete all required administrative tasks and ensure the courtroom is ready before attendees are allowed access.

Oversee the jury: Guide jurors throughout the hearing and ensure they understand their responsibilities and obligations.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

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

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