Lancashire County Council
Business Support Officer
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Business Support Officer
Coroners Service Business Support Officer – Faraday Court, Fulwood, Preston [Permanent, Full Time] | Salary: £25,989 - £28,142 per annum | 37 hours per week
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small team supporting HM Coroners in fulfilling their statutory duties related to investigating deaths.
The Business Support Officer – Coroners’ Court at Faraday Court, Fulwood, Preston, will provide high-quality administrative support to ensure:
- Efficient and sensitive processing of deaths referred to the Coroner.
- Accurate listing and administration of inquests in line with coronial law and local procedures.
- Support for the Coroner in handling sensitive cases, requiring exceptional organisation, accuracy, resilience, and interpersonal skills.
- Quick adaptability to new systems, strong IT proficiency (especially Microsoft applications), and continuous legal/process updates.
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Additional Responsibilities
- Conduct weekly and monthly Health and Safety checks (fire alarms, water systems, lighting).
- Liaise with Coroner’s Officers, Medical Examiners, Registrars, mortuaries, GPs, police, and funeral directors.
- Manage inquiries via telephone, email, post, and in-person.
- Perform reception duties (locking/unlocking facilities, welcoming families/witnesses).
- Drive continuous improvement to keep up with Coroners legislation and internal policies.
Requirements
Essential Skills & Qualifications:
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads, work independently, and deliver accuracy under tight deadlines.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (or willingness to train).
- Resilience, sensitivity, and a calm demeanour in handling sensitive matters.
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Note: This role is not open to international sponsorship applicants.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion, contact: Karen Butler (Coroners Support Team Manager) 📞 01772 539145
essentials: A supporting statement outlining how you meet the criteria is required for shortlisting. Applications without this may not progress to interview.
Interviews: 📅 Wednesday, 22 July 2026 ⚠️ Note: The vacancy may close earlier if sufficient applications are received.
Competitive Benefits: Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, including: 🔗 Full details available [here] (website).
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