Admin Officer

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Brook Street is recruiting for an Admin Officer in Chester to support court operations. You will perform general administrative tasks, handle emails, input data, and provide telephone assistance in a busy environment. In-court clerking support may be required, with a fixed 9:00–17:00, Monday-to-Friday schedule.

The role offers a full-time, office-based setting with DBS clearance and ongoing training. The assignment runs through 31 August 2027 with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Detail-focused admin experience and accuracy in data input.
• Strong communication via email and phone.
• Proactive, organised and reliable in a busy office.
• Team player able to support in-court clerking when needed.

Responsibilities

• Handle general administrative duties across the court, including email and data input.
• Provide customer-facing support via telephone.
• Assist with in-court clerking as required.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is processed efficiently.
• Work a full-time 9:00–17:00 office-based pattern, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Organisation

Customer service

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Admin Officer (AO) Location: Chester County Court, Trident House, Little St John Street, Chester, CH1 1SN

• Pay rate £13.25 per hour
• Training is provided (no holiday in the first few weeks)
• No travel to other locations is required for training
• Assignment runs until 31/08/2027 with potential extension (to be confirmed)
• Standard/Enhanced clearance level: ENHANCED DBS (Costs covered by the hiring process)
• Interview format: TEAMS If you're someone who takes pride in getting things right-quickly, clearly, and with professionalism-this Admin Officer role is a fantastic opportunity to support day-to-day court operations in a meaningful, busy environment.

This is a full-time, office-based position where your admin accuracy and customer focus genuinely matter.

What you'll be doing:

• Support general administrative duties across the court, including email communications, data input, and computer-based tasks
• Provide customer-facing support through telephone contact
• Assist with in-court clerking as needed
• Maintain accurate records and ensure information is processed efficiently
• Work a full-time 9:00-17:00 office-based pattern (Monday to Friday)

What you'll bring:

• A reliable, detail-focused approach to administration and data input
• Confident communication skills for both email and telephone enquiries
• A professional, calm manner when engaging with customers in a busy setting
• Competency with everyday computer systems and administrative processes
• Willingness to support in-court clerking duties when required
• Team-oriented attitude and strong organisation skills

Ready to take the next step in your administrative career?

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role.

We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.