Jury Usher (Relief)

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the coronial team at Derby Coroner’s Court as a Court Usher.

We are seeking a flexible, professional, and compassionate individual who is committed to providing excellent support to court users during what can often be difficult and sensitive proceedings.

The Court Usher is a key public-facing role, responsible for supervising court attendees, supporting the Coroner, and ensuring the smooth and efficient running of inquests. This position requires excellent communication and organisational skills, alongside the ability to remain calm and effective in a high-pressure environment.

As the first point of contact for individuals attending hearings, you will:

• Welcome and assist court users.
• Organise seating, refreshments, and court documentation.
• Support the orderly running of hearings.
• Act on direction from the Coroner and Coroner’s Officer to ensure proceedings run efficiently.

About You

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong IT skills.
• The resilience to manage exposure to sensitive and potentially distressing information.
• Excellent communication skills, with confidence in handling challenging situations.
• Strong organisational abilities, including prioritisation and effective planning.

Provisional Interview Date: Week commencing 27th July 2026

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council’s IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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Young workers – Please note there are different rules for young workers in regard to working hours. Please ensure the information contained within the following ACAS link is understood before applying

Important: Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values — being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.