Coroners Court Assistant

Job description

Contract terms

Starting salary: SC6 (£35,520 – £36,585)
Work location: H M Coroners Court, 29 Wood Street, Barnet, EN5 4BE
Hours per week: 36 per week
Contract type: Permanent
Closing date: Sunday, 5th July 2026 at 23:59
Expected interview date: Wednesday 20th July 2026

About Haringey

Haringey is a fantastic place to live and work – the world in one borough. A place brimming with creativity, personality, radicalism, and community. It is a place where we stand up for each other. A place that is proudly distinctive. We’ll be celebrating all this and more as the “rebel borough” when we are the 2027 London Borough of Culture.

Our history champions change-makers and everyday rebels; revelling in our differences, battling discrimination, championing equality, and doing things our own way. Haringey’s people are a huge asset, with knowledge, expertise, and passion. Our staff members embody our organisational values: Caring, Creative, Courageous, Collaborative and Community-focused. These values keep us looking forward, ambitious for the future, and continuously striving to do our very best for all of our residents.

About the role

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Coroners Court Assistant to join our busy Coroners Service. In this role, you will provide vital administrative and operational support to ensure the smooth running of court proceedings and inquests. You will be responsible for coordinating case files, liaising with a range of stakeholders including legal professionals, families, and external agencies, and supporting the Coroner in delivering a professional and sensitive service. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, detail-driven environment and is committed to public service.

About the team

You will be part of a dedicated and supportive team within Legal & Governance, working alongside experienced professionals including the Coroner, Court Officers, and administrative colleagues. The team plays a crucial role in delivering an efficient, compassionate, and legally compliant service to the community. Collaboration, professionalism, and respect are at the heart of everything we do, and you’ll be working in an environment where teamwork and continuous improvement are actively encouraged.

About you

We are looking for a confident and empathetic individual with strong organisational and communication skills. You will have experience in administration, ideally within a legal, public sector, or customer-facing environment, and be able to handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism. A keen eye for detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and a proactive approach to problem-solving are essential. If you are passionate about making a difference and delivering a high-quality service, we’d love to hear from you.

Working for Haringey

At Haringey Council we are committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included, and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce so welcome applications from all ethnicities and communities so that we continue to make a difference to our residents and community.  Our benefits package includes a leave entitlement of 31 days + bank holidays, potential hybrid working opportunities, health and wellbeing support, a generous local government pension scheme and a range of discount schemes across leisure and culture that provide both financial and money-saving discounts.

Please note: we reserve the right to end this advert before the noted deadline if we receive sufficient applications. If you wish to apply for this role, please ensure that you do so as soon as possible.  

Additionally, we are aware that automated emails may be diverted through to junk email folders.  Please continue to check these through the application process.  If you have any questions about the status of your application, please contact ResourcingHub@haringey.gov.uk