Alec Rigby

Experience

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  Wigan Council

  Jul 2013 - Jun 2014

  Graduate Trainee

  Undertaking a range of research and data analysis to support programme information and developmentSupporting the development of policies and plansProviding support to key programmes of work

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  Estate Research

  Jun 2014 - Sept 2019

  My role involves the end-to-end handling of high value and complex intestacy cases. This includes locating and contacting kin, and proving their entitlement to an estate using documentary evidence. I also produce high quality reports to local authorities and solicitors to enable estates to be administered. This work displays my analytical and research skills, along with my attention to detail.The role involves liaising with a number of public bodies including hospitals, coroners and local authorities, along with handling sensitive information, and dealing with bereaved relatives in a sensitive and compassionate manner.I am also confident in public speaking and presentation, and my role has involved a number of public speaking engagements regarding genealogy to public sector bodies, including the design and preparation of PowerPoint presentations.My work activities also include being actively involved in training new members of staff, along with consulting on complex cases to achieve a solution where other staff members may be struggling. Show less

  • Senior Case Manager

    Aug 2017 - Sept 2019

  • Case Manager

    Jun 2014 - Aug 2017
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  Anglia Research Services Limited

  Oct 2019 - Sept 2022

  Probate Genealogist

  Conducting detailed investigations into both intestate and testate matters to locate and contact rightful heirs to estatesLiasing with and working on behalf of solicitors on complex intestacy casesUsing a wide range of genealogical techniques (both online and offline)Methodical and detailed approach to genealogical research in order to ensure cases are fully complete and correctWriting reports with supporting family trees on complicated matters, whilst ensuring they are written in a succinct and easy to understand wayAttending public/private sector events and conferences and presenting information and expertise on genealogical and probate research. Show less

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  Title Research

  Sept 2022 - Oct 2023

  Senior Consultant Case Manager
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  Finders International Probate Genealogists

  Oct 2023 - now

  Case Manager