Admin Officer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Administrative Officer to support operations at Hendon Magistrates' Court. The position requires administrative expertise, strong IT skills, and the ability to manage varied workloads effectively. This full-time role is fully onsite, five days a week, offering a pay rate of £15.59 per hour, plus holiday pay and pension. Ideal candidates will possess excellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with senior stakeholders within the justice system.

Qualifications

• Essential experience in an administrative role.
• Experience in legal or public sector environments is desirable.
• Strong IT skills with confidence in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Judiciary and Court Clerk teams.
• Book cases and manage court schedules.
• Process and maintain sensitive legal documentation.
• Liaise professionally with judges and court staff.

Skills

Proven experience in administrative roles

Confident IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel)

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Ability to manage a varied workload

Job description

Administrative Officer - HMCTS (via Brook Street)

📍 Location: Hendon Magistrates' Court, North London
🏢 Working Pattern: Fully onsite, 5 days per week
💷 Pay Rate: £15.59per hour + holiday pay & pension
📄 Contract: Full-time, temporary currently till 31/03/26 with a view to extend
⏰ Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37 hours per week)

Brook Street is currently recruiting an Administrative Officer to support a Government client within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS). The role is based at Hendon Magistrates' Court, providing administrative support to Harrow Crown Court operations.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience within the public sector and play a key role in supporting the justice system.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to the Judiciary and Court Clerk teams
• Booking cases and managing court schedules
• Processing, scanning, uploading, and maintaining sensitive legal documentation
• Using internal case management systems and databases
• Liaising professionally with judges, court staff, and senior stakeholders
• Serving court documents and assisting with the collection of fines and fees
• Ensuring accuracy and confidentiality at all times

Please note: This role is fully office-based with no remote working.

About You

• Proven experience working in an administrative role (essential)
• Confident IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Experience within legal or public sector environments is desirable but not essential (full training provided)

Pre-Employment Checks

Successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive vetting process, including:

• DBS (Criminal Record) checks
• Employment, education, and gap references covering the past 3 years

Application Process

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within two weeks, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Ready to Apply?

Apply online or email your CV to:
📧 - [e-mail] please include your phone number and the role you are applying for.

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.