Administrative Officer

Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer

Job summary

Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service in Inverness is seeking an Administrative Officer to join a full-time, permanent team based at Inverness Sheriff Court. The role is fully on-site and focuses on supporting case progression and efficient daily operations within a stable public sector environment.

You will gain hands-on experience in a structured setting, with access to ongoing training, clear development pathways, and the security of public service employment, including a competitive pension.

Qualifications

• Strong admin and organisational skills.
• Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Clear, professional communication skills.
• A calm, respectful approach when dealing with the public.
• Ability to work well in a team and manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Process court documents and correspondence accurately and on time.
• Update and maintain case records on SCTS systems.
• Prepare paperwork and files for court hearings.
• Carry out general administrative tasks and manage payments.
• Support post‑court activities such as issuing correspondence and preparing minutes.

Skills

Admin skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Client/public interaction

Teamwork

Job description

Administrative Officer

Company: Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service

Salary: from £28,782 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Inverness

Working pattern: On-site

Job type: Permanent

Summary

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Officer to join our team at Inverness Sheriff Court on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is a fully on-site role based in court, offering the opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and respected public service. As an Administrative Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting case progression and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.

Working closely with colleagues and court users, you’ll gain valuable, hands‑on experience in a structured environment, with access to ongoing training, clear development pathways, and the benefits of public sector employment—including job security and a competitive pension.

What you’ll do:

Process court documents and correspondence accurately and on time.

Update and maintain case records on SCTS systems.

Prepare paperwork and files for court hearings

Carry out general administrative tasks and manage payments.

Support post‑court activities such as issuing correspondence and preparing minutes.

Essential requirements

Strong admin and organisational skills.Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.Clear, professional communication skills.A calm, respectful approach when dealing with the public.Ability to work well in a team and manage your own workload.

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