Inquests Coordinator and Major Crime Review Officer
| Posting date: | 17 April 2025 |
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| Salary: | £38,754 to £40,893 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 30 April 2025 |
| Location: | Gloucester, Gloucestershire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Gloucestershire Constabulary |
| Job type: | Contract |
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Summary
Inquest Co-ordinator and Major Crime Review Officer, part-time, 18 month fixed-term contract
Gloucestershire Constabulary are seeking an Inquests Coordinator and Major Crime Review Officer, who will be responsible for managing key aspects of Inquests on behalf of the Chief Constable of the Constabulary. Reporting to the Force Solicitor, the role will have responsibility for managing investigative preparation for Inquests; coordinating witness evidence; and overseeing the implementation of recommendations arising from the Coroner or IOPC.
The successful candidate will also conduct statutory reviews, major crime reviews and other relevant investigative reviews in accordance with agreed objectives, force policy and procedures, statutory guidance and approved professional practice. The Constabulary operates a rigorous vetting policy and applicants and employees must be aware that personal vetting will be applied as part of their recruitment and ongoing employment with the Constabulary.
In order to be successful in the selection process for this role, applicants must be qualified to PIP 2 and be able to demonstrate proven experience in major and complex crime investigations, including experience of writing reports and statements of evidence and assisting colleagues in attending court and inquests. Applicants must also evidence a knowledge of Inquests and in particular the necessity of making timely and appropriate disclosure of relevant material to HM Coroner via external solicitors. Finally, applicants must demonstrate a sound knowledge and understanding of the Criminal Law and in particular, the Codes of Practice under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984.
This role is part-time, the hours are negotiable but there will be a maximum of 30 hours per week available.
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