Admin Officer (AO)

Brook Street; Guildford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital public sector agency as a temporary admin officer, supporting the legal system in England and Wales. This full-time role offers a chance to contribute to an accessible justice system, with responsibilities including preparing court documents, managing records, and ensuring quality standards. Ideal for candidates with administrative experience, this position promises a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this agency welcomes applications from all backgrounds, including veterans and those with disabilities.

Qualifications

• 12-18 months of administrative experience in a workplace setting.
• Strong communication skills for various formats.

Responsibilities

• Prepare papers and files for court and meetings.
• Create and update records on the in-house system.
• Draft correspondence and ensure compliance.

Skills

Administrative Experience

Communication Skills

Record Keeping

Attention to Detail

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

In-house Computer System

Job description

Our client, HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society and must serve all who call on it, whether vulnerable individuals, families in crisis, claimants, or commercial businesses. HMCTS has a responsibility to administer an accessible and efficient justice system.

Our public sector client is seeking a temporary admin officer to join their team until September 2025, with a possibility of extension based on business needs. This full-time role (Monday - Friday, 9-5) offers a pay rate of £12.53 per hour, paid weekly. The position is office-based at GU1 4PS.

Responsibilities include:

• Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings, and meetings.
• Creating and updating records on the in-house computer system.
• Post opening and dispatch.
• Communicating via email, letters, face-to-face, and telephone.
• Drafting standard letters, correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, and submissions according to guidelines.
• Ensuring compliance and quality standards for administration documentation.
• Performing ad hoc admin tasks such as photocopying, scanning, and filing.

The ideal candidate will have 12-18 months of administrative experience in a workplace setting.

This role is subject to a Basic DBS check and references. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for more information.

Brook Street supports the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees to interview all veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet the essential criteria.

As a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Award holder from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street offers a guaranteed interview to eligible candidates through the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR).

If you identify as disabled, a veteran, or a military spouse/partner and meet the role's criteria, please contact us via the Brook Street website to register your interest. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases of high volume of eligible military candidates, only the best will be shortlisted for interview.