Admin Officer (AO) - Band E

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Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer - Wigan

Contract: until June 2025 with possibility of extension

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

Hourly Rate: £12.36 increasing to £12.53 after 12 weeks

Job Description:

We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer to support the admin team based in Wigan Magistrates Court. Responsibilities include dealing with Magistrates' enquiries, correspondence, and telephone enquiries. The team also covers meetings across different teams and face-to-face meetings where note-taking and action points are required. Additionally, the role involves producing reports as required by the magistrates' committees. Training will be provided on all aspects of the role. Excellent communication and IT skills are essential for this position.

Requirements:

• Minimum qualifications: Five GCSEs at Grade C or above (including English Language or equivalent), NVQ Business Administration Level 2, or relevant clerical experience.
• Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

The successful applicant will be subject to a 3-year referencing period and a DBS check.

Additional Information:

Brook Street supports the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, provided they meet all 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 the essential criteria, please contact us via the Brook Street website to register your interest and specify the role you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases of high volume of eligible military candidates, the best candidates from within that group will be selected for interviews.