Admin Officer (AO) - Band E

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

Job summary

Join a vital agency supporting the justice system in England and Wales as a Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer. This role is crucial for ensuring efficient operations within the Preston admin team. You'll be responsible for preparing essential documents, maintaining records, and communicating with judiciary staff. Strong administrative and communication skills are key to success in this position. This opportunity not only offers a competitive hourly rate but also the chance to contribute to a meaningful cause, ensuring justice is accessible for all. If you're organized and motivated, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare court, tribunal, and meeting papers.
• Handle enquiries face-to-face, via phone, and email.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Microsoft Office

Communication Skills

Data Entry

Job description

Job Opportunity: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer

Join the HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS), an agency under the Ministry of Justice, supporting the justice system across England and Wales. We are dedicated to ensuring accessible and efficient justice for everyone, including vulnerable individuals, families in crisis, claimants, and businesses.

Position Details

• Role: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
• Location: Preston
• Contract: Until 27/06/25 with possible extension
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
• Hourly Rate: £12.36

Job Description

We seek an organized and motivated Admin Officer to support the Preston admin team. Responsibilities include preparing court, tribunal, hearing, and meeting papers; creating and updating records; data entry; communication with Judiciary and court staff; and handling enquiries face-to-face, via phone, and email. Training on internal systems will be provided. Strong communication and IT skills are essential.

Requirements

• Ability to follow established processes and instructions
• Strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Location accessible by car, train, or bus

Application Process

If interested, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.

Additional Information

Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS, employment, education, address verification, and references covering the past three years. Character references or other evidence may be required for unemployment periods.

Brook Street supports the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees interviews for eligible veterans or military spouses/partners who meet the criteria. We are also a Disability Confident Leader and Gold Award holder from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, offering guaranteed interviews to qualified candidates from these groups.

If you identify as a candidate with a disability, veteran, or 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 and will prioritize qualified ex-military candidates in case of high volume.