Administrative Officer

Virtual Bridges; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector agency is seeking an Administrator to provide essential administrative support within the courts in Bury St Edmunds. The successful candidate will manage queries, input data, and handle court-related tasks in a dynamic setting. With a full-time, temporary contract, this role requires confident individuals proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Outlook. Attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and within a team are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Must be confident working independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in administration and data entry is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support various administrative tasks in a fast-paced court environment.
• Handle queries regarding hearings and court documents.
• Perform data entry and processing of court orders.

Skills

Confidence in working independently

Experience in administration

Proficient with Microsoft Word

Proficient with Outlook

Attention to detail

Job description

Administrator - Public Sector

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.

Location: Bury St Edmund's Court

Pay Rate: £12.36 per hour

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Office-based)

About The Role

You will work within the courts supporting a variety of administrative and case‑related tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• General administration
• Handling queries regarding hearings
• Updating internal systems with court activity
• Opening and sorting post
• Data entry and processing court orders
• Answering telephone queries and taking payments
• Inputting petitions and case information
• Carrying case files across different floors
• Preparing papers and files for court
• Producing court documents
• Managing records and data input
• Booking and preparing meeting rooms
• Drafting standard letters, minutes and reports
• Clerking hearings and supporting court users
• Processing casework, fines, claims and legal aid
• Checking and verifying documents, statistics and returns
• Carrying out basic calculations and assembling information
• Communicating with court users, the judiciary and external agencies

Ideal Candidate

• Be confident working independently and as part of a busy team
• Have experience in administration and data entry
• Be proficient with Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Be accurate, organised and comfortable working in a target‑driven environment
• Have strong attention to detail

Compliance Requirements

• Providing right‑to‑work and ID documents
• Completing a Basic DBS check
• Supplying references covering the last three years

How To Apply

If this role sounds like the right fit for you, please apply online today. If you are shortlisted, we aim to contact you within 5 days.

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