Administrative Officer

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

Job summary

A public sector staffing agency is seeking a full-time Administrator in Bury St Edmund's Court. This office-based role involves supporting court activities, general administration, and handling case-related queries. Ideal candidates should have strong organizational skills, experience in administration, and proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook, along with great attention to detail. This role offers a competitive pay rate and opportunities for those who meet the essential criteria, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Access to pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in administration and data entry is required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Accuracy and organization are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support various administrative and case-related tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle queries regarding hearings and input petitions.
• Produce court documents and manage records.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Attention to detail

Job description

Administrator - Public Sector

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)

Our Public Sector client is recruiting for an Administrator to join their team at Bury St Edmund's 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 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.