Admin Officer

Virtual Bridges; Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organisation in Reading is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer. You will support court processes by preparing documents, managing tasks, and providing excellent service to users. The role is full-time with a temporary contract until 31 March 2026. Pay starts at £12.36 per hour, rising to £13.25 after 12 weeks.

Benefits

Commitment to veterans' hiring

Guaranteed interviews for disabled candidates

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers and files for courts and meetings.
• Manage photocopying, filing, and data entry tasks.
• Provide excellent, timely service to court users.

Job description

Overview

Administrative Officer – Location: Reading Courts. Contract Type: Temporary (until 31 March 2026). Working Pattern: Full-time. Pay rate: £12.36 per hour rising to £13.25 after 12 weeks.

About The Role: As an Administrative Officer, you\'ll play a key role in ensuring cases progress efficiently through the justice system while delivering outstanding service to court users and colleagues alike.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers and files for courts, tribunals, hearings, and meetings
• Produce court and tribunal documents
• Manage photocopying, filing, post handling, and data entry tasks
• Book and organise meeting rooms, training sessions, and other events
• Prepare standard letters, minutes, reports, and notes following set guidelines
• Clerk civil and family courts and tribunal hearings
• Support court users, manage listings and rotas, and check case files
• Handle counter, telephone, and written enquiries
• Serve court documents, collect fines and fees (including chip & pin transactions)
• Contribute to team problem-solving, process improvement, and local projects
• Process court orders, fines, and legal aid documentation
• Check and verify records, documents, and accounts for accuracy and compliance
• Assemble information for reports, warrants, and statistical analysis
• Perform basic financial calculations and prepare reports
• Reconcile accounts, prepare invoices, and manage small office expenditure
• Provide excellent, timely, and professional service to the judiciary, magistrates, court users, and legal representatives
• Give advice on court forms and procedures, ensuring all interactions are helpful and accurate

Benefits / Additional Information

Please apply online.

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant; 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 with 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. If 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, please reach out via the Brook Street website to register your interest and state the role you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you. In cases of high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.

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