Our Values

In line with our One Coventry Values we strive to have a workforce that reflects our local communities and welcome applicants from all sections of the community. We particularly welcome applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, applicants who have a disability and applicants who are from the LGBTQ+ community to apply for our senior leadership roles. 

Our Values are:

About the team we are recruiting to

His Majesty's Coroner holds office under the Crown and is an independent Judge presiding over a Court of Record.

The role of the Coroner, with the assistance of his team, is to investigate and record the causes and circumstances of all sudden deaths where the cause is not known, violent or unnatural deaths and any death which happened while the deceased was in lawful custody.

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias.

What is the job role?

A permanent position to continue the development and maintenance of  real time surveillance system to support the prevention of death by suicide in Coventry and Warwickshire. This role includes death data collection, bereavement (postvention) support, and the organisation of multi-disciplinary reviews, learning panels and cluster responses.  

Real Time Data capture is essential in supporting the Suicide Prevention agenda, and with Coventry and Warwickshire developing a collaborative Suicide Prevention strategy, it is an exciting time to join this team.

This post holder will provide support across the Coventry and Warwickshire area via the Coroners teams based in Coventry and Warwickshire.  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 routine surveillance and response to deaths where suicide is indicated.

For an informal chat about the role please contact Catherine Aldridge at: Catherine.Aldridge@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.

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

If you need help or support to complete your application, please visit our accessibility page to see how we can assist you.

Interview date(s): 26^th January 2024 and/or 30^th January 2024.

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change.

We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse.

At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities.

If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package - to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies

Coventry City Council