Coroner's Operations Manager

Role Responsibility

Are you looking for your next challenge? Do you want to work for a team that makes a real difference to bereaved people across Kent and Medway every single day?
The Kent and Medway Coroner Service has undergone significant transformation in recent years. Operating from a purpose-built, co-located court and office complex since 2023, and following the merger of four coroner areas in 2025, we are now one of the largest coroner jurisdictions in England and Wales.
As a Coroners Operations Manager, you will be a key member of the Leadership Team, leading our operational workforce and helping to shape the future of a service that has undergone significant transformation in recent years. You'll provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring an efficient, effective, and high-quality service.
We're seeking an adaptable and resilient leader with strong people management skills, sound judgement, and the ability to navigate sensitive and complex situations with empathy.
Coroner Service experience is not essential.
Full training and development will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced operational manager looking to develop specialist expertise in a unique and rewarding environment.
The role is full time and based in Maidstone, the service operates Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm and by the nature of the role there is a need for office working but some remote working will be supported following a period of training and subject to service need. You will also need to attend training or provide advice and support when required outside of these hours and if required to participate in the duty manager rota.
In return, Kent County Council offers excellent development opportunities, supportive supervision, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and a comprehensive benefits package.
Important Information
Please include:
A covering letter explaining your suitability for the role.
A CV (maximum two sides of A4, size 12 font).
Evidence-based examples demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the role requirements.
Assessment Centre:
Dates to be confirmed.
Interviews:
In person in Maidstone on
22nd and 23rd September 2026
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This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.

Contact Details

For further information on this role please contact Belinda Hooker (KCC Head of Service)
Belinda.Hooker@kent.gov.uk
03000 421971

About the Company

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KCC is committed to building a workforce which reflects the diversity of the county's working residents, encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnic backgrounds, faiths and those with caring responsibilities, and aspires to create an inclusive workplace where everyone can be themselves at work.
Please note - if you are interested, please apply soon as possible as the closing date for this advert may be earlier than stated should a number of suitably qualified candidates apply.

Job Description & Person Specification

Coroner Service Operations Manager JD.pdf