About the team we are recruiting to

The Register Office has been present in Coventry since the first legal requirement to register births, still-births, deaths and marriages was introduced.

You will need to go to Coventry's Register Office for the registration of births, deaths, marriages, civil partnerships and other celebratory services within the City of Coventry.

Coventry Register Office has been located in its current premises since the mid-1960s.

A room is provided to fulfil the requirement to complete marriage and civil partnership ceremonies for a statutory fee.

In addition to registering today's events, the Register Office holds all the original birth, marriage and death registers from 1837 to the present day.

We take pride in our customer care and endeavour to give you the best service we can.

What is the job role?

12 month fixed term contract. 

Coventry City Council’s Coroner and Registrars Service is looking to appoint a Real Time Surveillance Coordinator to support suicide prevention across Coventry and Warwickshire.  This 12 month fixed term post will develop, coordinate and embed a real time surveillance system covering death data collection, bereavement support, multi-disciplinary reviews, learning panels and cluster responses. 

This post holder will provide support across the Coventry and Warwickshire area via the Coroners teams based in Coventry and Leamington.  The role will require working closely with Public Health and Safeguarding teams in Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council, West Midlands and Warwickshire Police forces as well as other external partners to oversee the development of routine surveillance and response to deaths where suicide is indicated.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Sharon Howarth at: Sharon.Howarth@Coventry.gov.uk

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will:

• Have knowledge of the principles and practice of surveillance including data management, transmission, security, quality and reporting.
• Have knowledge of regulations, legislation and policies in relation to Coroner functions.
• Be skilled in the use of IT packages, systems and databases
• Have excellent analytical skills
• Have good communication skills and be able to present evidence at panels, inquests and other hearings.

The ability to travel across the Coventry & Warwickshire sub-region in addition to being able to work from home is essential.

Interview date: 10^th December 2020

For full details on the application process please read the attached document on our jobs page labelled 'Coventry City Council Application Process'

All attachments for the job can be found here

About Coventry

Coventry is a lively, multicultural city, which embraces old and new. Around the modern city centre there are traces of history everywhere – in the old city walls, the timber-framed buildings and the reconstructed medieval Spon Street. But Coventry has always had an eye on the future, and is now firmly focused on regenerating and re-inventing itself to meet the challenges of the 21st Century. With major developments and new projects taking place right across the city, Coventry City Council is the place to be!
There's a huge buzz about the city – Coventry ranks as the 8th best city to live, work and do business in the UK, and is the UK City of Culture 2021 ! We believe this will help put Coventry on the map for all the right reasons. You can feel the sense of local pride throughout the city as we build towards this momentous year. It also offers a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those joining us to play their part in it.
We genuinely believe that Coventry City Council is a special place. You will be joining Coventry City Council during an exciting time to become part of a team that contribute to achieving our visions for the city. We have made our council a place where we look after our people, making sure you're happy in your work and given everything you need to succeed. We've created friendly, welcoming workplaces where everyone is working towards the same cause, providing the best possible services for the city of Coventry.
As a council with improvement at its heart, we’re committed to making life better for the people who live and work in Coventry. We’re equally concerned with the quality of life enjoyed by our people, so by joining us, you won’t just be helping the community, you’ll be helping yourself too.
Not only do you get to work alongside great people that are helping to improve services for our community we offer great benefits too! For your valued contribution we will provide a fantastic benefits package including;

• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave allowance starting at 27 days and rising to 32 days
• Pay progression through multiple increments
• Outstanding local government pension scheme
• Learning & Development with access to certified courses.
• Access to an award winning Occupational Health Team
• Vibrant employee networks 

For full details on the application process please read the attached document labelled Coventry CC Application process.

Coventry City Council