Admin Officer (AO) - Band E

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Admin Officer to join their team in Preston. This role involves supporting the administrative functions of the courts, ensuring that justice is accessible and efficient. You will be responsible for preparing documentation, managing records, and communicating with court staff and users. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. This full-time position offers a competitive hourly rate and the opportunity to contribute to a vital public service.

Benefits

Weekly Pay

Holiday Scheme

Pension Scheme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Preparing papers and files for court and meetings.
• Handling enquiries from court users via face-to-face, telephone, and email.

Skills

Administrative Skills

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Communication Skills

Data Input Skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

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 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: Preston

Contract:until 27/06/25 with possible extension
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 in Preston. The role will include preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings; creating and updating records, including collecting information; data input, communicating with the Judiciary and other court staff and handling face to face, telephone and email enquiries from court users. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

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.
• 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 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 encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. 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.

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