Coroner Enquiry Coordinator

B Division
Baker Street / Selbie House
A006
Full Time
Fixed Term
18 - Months
£28,484.30 - Inclusive of London allowance
£3,033.56
N/A

Coroner Enquiry Coordinator is required on a 18 Month Fixed Term Basis paying up to £28,484.30 (Inclusive of London Allowance) with British Transport Police (BTP) based in London. 


BTP is the national police Force for Britain’s railways. Every day we ensure the safety and security of over six million passengers and staff throughout England, Scotland and Wales. As a Coroner Enquiry Coordinator with BTP you will be responsible to provide specialist investigatory services to the relevant Division that relate to the preparation of case files for non-suspicious fatalities and non-suspicious incidents that have resulted in life threatening injury that take place on BTP jurisdiction. This position involves shift work including weekends.

As a Coroner Enquiry Coordinator you will be required to:

  • Attending the scene of a fatality (where required) and managing the collection of evidence, adhering to the relevant BTP policies and manuals of guidance (for example the Fatality Management and Complex Body Recovery MOGs).
  • Act as a single point of contact for the Coroner/Coroners officer updating of the incident and also on the progress of the investigation and taking instruction.
  • Contacting potential witnesses, including the train driver and taking and keeping statements.
  • Conducting enquiries in conjunction with other relevant agencies that may have an interest in the death i.e. Network Rail, Train Operating Companies, RAIB, HSE Rail Inspectorate, ORR and providing statistical returns to those organisations when required.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Coroner Enquiry Coordinator will be required to evidence the following skills/experience:

  • A highly experienced investigator, with the proven ability to gather and present evidence, take witness statements and compile good quality comprehensive case files.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, the post holder needs to be able to confidently liaise with senior management, members of the public and external bodies. They also need to be able to prepare files and reports that satisfy the needs to the HM Coroners Office.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to quickly build a rapport with people under difficult circumstances, showing the correct level of empathy whilst using their skills to collate relevant information.

If you are interested in applying to this Coroner Enquiry Coordinator role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

  • Salary up to £28,484.30 per annum (inclusive of £2,520 London Allowance)
  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Final salary pension
  • Various salary sacrifice schemes (cycle to work/childcare) and retail discounts

We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves and welcome applications from everyone. You must have both the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been permanently resident in the UK for at least the previous three years. Any cautions or convictions including those deemed ‘spent’ must be declared at the point of application but will not necessarily exclude you from employment.

We kindly ask agencies not to send CVs. If CVs are received BTP reserve the right to engage with the candidate directly and without a fee being paid under any circumstances.

This opportunity is closed to applications.