Administrative Officer

Brook Street; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Administrator for a public sector role at Bury St Edmunds Court. The role involves various administrative tasks, including data entry and handling court-related queries. Ideal candidates should have experience in administration, be proficient in Microsoft Office, and possess strong organizational skills. The position offers £12.36 per hour in a busy office environment, with hours from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Access to a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in handling administrative tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage data entry and processing of court orders accurately.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support a variety of administrative and case-related tasks.
• Handle queries regarding hearings and update internal systems.
• Data entry, processing court orders, and answering telephone queries.

Skills

Experience in administration

Data entry

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Proficient in Outlook

Strong attention to detail

Organised and accurate

Comfortable in a target-driven environment

Confident working independently

Ability to work as part of a team

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. 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.

Administrator - Public Sector

Location: Bury St Edmunds Court
Pay Rate: £12.36 per hour
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary (Office-based)

Our Public Sector client is recruiting for an Administrator to join their team at Bury St Edmunds Court. This is a fully office-based role, working Monday to Friday. The office is located next to the bus station, with excellent access to public transport and local amenities. You will receive £12.36 per hour, plus holiday entitlement and access to a pension scheme.

About the Role

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

• 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

You will also support wider HMCTS operations, which may include:

• 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

The successful candidate will:

• 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

If successful, you will need to complete our compliance process, including:

• 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.

Brook Street are 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.