Court Usher

Brook Street; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Court Usher for a full-time position in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves preparing courtrooms, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth operations at the court. Candidates must have strong communication skills, organisation talent, and be comfortable with Microsoft Office. The assignment is temporary until June 2026, offering £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks. A happy and proactive approach is essential, and an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills.
• Experience in a public sector environment is a plus.
• Enhanced DBS check is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare courtrooms with essential materials.
• Manage daily court schedules effectively.
• Ensure proceedings run efficiently.

Skills

Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills

Strong organisational and multitasking abilities

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Confident and professional demeanour

Flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to work

Job description

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Court Usher - Covering Stoke Family Court ,North Staffordshire Justice Centre and Stafford Family Court where required .

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 June 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 Stoke .

Please note travel to other hearing centres within the local area, including Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford, will be necessary.

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 at a reception desk
• Ensure proceedings run efficiently
• Record outcomes accurately and complete data entry tasks
• Communicate effectively with court users and senior stakeholders
• General clerical work including completing standard forms, acknowledgements and receipting of court orders and warrants

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.