Admin Officer (AO) - Band E

TN United Kingdom; Burnley; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a motivated Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer in Burnley. The role involves supporting the admin team with various duties, including managing court documents and providing assistance during remote hearings. Ideal candidates should possess strong administrative skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This position offers weekly pay and is accessible by public transport.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Support the admin team with general admin duties.
• Answer telephone queries and attend the public counter.
• Draft judge's orders and manage court files.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Communication

IT Knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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 it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants, and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position:

Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer

Location:

Burnley

Contract:

until 27/06/25 with the possibility of extending

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week)

Hourly Rate:

£12.36 per hour

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer to support the admin team based at Burnley Combined Court. The role involves general admin duties, answering telephone queries, attending the public counter, dealing with fees and accounting at the end of the day, drafting judge's orders, lodging documents on court files, and dealing with correspondence. Court clerking and providing support to the Judiciary with remote hearings are also part of the role. This environment is fast-paced, requiring some IT knowledge and previous admin experience. Training will be provided on internal systems.

Requirements:

• Able to follow well-established processes and detailed instructions.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay, holiday, and pension scheme.
• Location accessible by car, train, or bus.

Application Process:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.

Important:

Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

Brook Street supports the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees 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 from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), offers a guaranteed interview to eligible candidates.

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, please reach out via the Brook Street website to register your interest and specify the role. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases of high volume of eligible military candidates, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.