Courtroom Usher & Front‑Desk Support

Brook Street; Oxford; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Court Usher at Reading Courts. The role involves balancing usher and administrative duties, maintaining contact with judiciary members, and preparing court rooms. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent customer service, multitasking ability, and IT proficiency. This position offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, working 37 hours per week, with a contract until March 2026 and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Friendly and approachable manner with excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to multitask while working in a fast‑paced environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• IT proficiency with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.
• Excellent organisational and time‑keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Balance usher and administrative duties, acting as the first point of contact for all court users.
• Maintain regular contact with the judiciary and assist the administrative staff.
• Prepare court/hearing rooms and handle clerical work.
• Meet public members, including vulnerable witnesses and legal representatives.
• React quickly to unexpected situations professionally.
• Work within a team, managing personal time effectively.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to multitask

Written and verbal communication skills

IT proficiency

Organisational skills

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a full-time Court Usher at Reading Courts. The role involves balancing usher and administrative duties, maintaining contact with judiciary members, and preparing court rooms. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent customer service, multitasking ability, and IT proficiency. This position offers a pay rate of £12.21 per hour, working 37 hours per week, with a contract until March 2026 and potential for extension.