Administrative Officer

Brook Street; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Glasgow is seeking an Admin Officer for a temporary position. The role offers an hourly rate starting at £12.36, increasing after 12 weeks. Responsibilities include maintaining court documents, managing correspondence, and supporting court operations. This position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will also assist judges and legal professionals, contributing to the Public Sector. This role includes a commitment to supporting the Armed Forces Covenant and guaranteed interviews for eligible candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience with case files and legal documentation management.
• Ability to handle public and written inquiries professionally.
• Familiarity with office administration tasks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain case files, court papers, and hearing materials.
• Create, update, and verify records on in-house systems.
• Manage correspondence and general office administration.
• Draft standard letters, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Assist in the running of courts and tribunals.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Ability to manage correspondence

Job description

MOJ- HMCTS

Admin Officer

Location: 20 York Street, Glasgow, G2 8GT

Office Based

Hourly rate: Day 1 rate £12.36 per hour increasing after 12 weeks £13.25 per hour

Working Days/Hours: 37hrs per week. Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm

Contract: This is a temporary position until 31st March 2026 but due to be extended pending performance and business needs.

Brook Street in partnership with Ministry of Justice has a fantastic opportunity to join their team as an Admin Officer. This is great opportunity to gain valuable exposure/experience working within the Public Sector.

List the duties/ responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain case files, court papers, and hearing materials.
• Create, update, and verify records on in-house systems.
• Manage correspondence, filing, post handling, and general office administration.
• Draft standard letters, reports, and meeting minutes.
• Organise and support meetings, training sessions, and other group activities.

Court & Tribunal Support

• Assist in the running of courts and tribunals, including clerking duties.
• Support judges, legal professionals, and court users with accurate documentation.
• Schedule hearings, serve court documents, and process orders and results.
• Handle public, telephone, and written enquiries professionally.

Clearance level (to be applied for by Brook Street upon a successful application):

BPSS + Basic DBS

Training provided, what is their training plan and location of training:

No annual leave during training period.

Additional clearance if applicable:

Please note that period of 6 months or longer spent outside of the UK in the last 5 years will unfortunately require an additional overseas police check, this will be the responsibility of the candidate to provide.

Employer Commitment

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and guarantees interview for veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel who meet 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 a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer. If you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all essential criteria, we encourage you to reach out via the Brook Street website. In cases of high volume of ex‑military candidates/spouses/partners, the best candidates will be interviewed.