Court Usher

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency in Southampton is seeking a full-time Court Usher. This role involves managing court schedules, preparing courtrooms, and ensuring efficient proceedings. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and strong organisational abilities, along with a current Enhanced DBS check. The position offers an hourly pay rate starting at £12.21, increasing to £12.95 after 12 weeks, and is fully onsite.

Qualifications

• Three years of employment references are required.
• Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare courtrooms with essential materials.
• Manage daily court schedules.
• Record outcomes accurately and complete data entry tasks.

Skills

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confident and professional demeanour

Multitasking abilities

Job description

Job Description

Court Usher - Southampton

Full-time | Monday to Friday, 9 : 00am-5 : 00pm (some flexibility required)

£12.21 per hour, increasing to £12.95 after 12 weeks

Temporary assignment (until March 2026, with potential to extend)

Fully onsite

Are you an organised, detail‑oriented professional with excellent communication skills? We're looking for a Court Usher to join a busy Public Sector team based in the heart of Southampton.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting the smooth running of court operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare courtrooms with essential materials (water, pads, pens, etc.)
• Manage daily court schedules
• Collate and organise court files and documentation
• Greet and direct court users and visitors
• Ensure proceedings run efficiently
• Record outcomes accurately and complete data entry tasks
• Communicate effectively with court users and senior stakeholders

What We're Looking For

• Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Confident and professional demeanour
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to work

Requirements

• Enhanced DBS check
• Three years of employment references

If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and meet the criteria above, apply online today.

Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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.