Crown Court Clerk (FTC) - Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS); Manchester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Manchester is seeking a Crown Court Clerk to ensure the smooth running of court hearings. Ideal candidates will possess strong public speaking skills and excel in document accuracy under pressure. This fixed-term position is a chance to contribute to the justice system while developing a career in the Civil Service.

Qualifications

• High emotional resilience and sensitivity to difficult issues.
• Ability to speak publicly and confidently in court.
• Experience with accurate and timely documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support Crown Court hearings, ensuring smooth operations.
• Liaise with the Judge and court participants.
• Produce Court documents accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Public speaking in court

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to meet deadlines

IT proficiency

Job description

General Information

Salary £29,303 - £31,061
Working Pattern Full Time, Part Time
Vacancy Approach External
Location Manchester Region Greater Manchester
Closing Date 19-Nov-2025
Post Type Fixed Term, Loan
Civil Service Grade
EO Number of jobs available 3
Reserve List 12 Months
Job ID 11504

Job Description

Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.

Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self‑assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely Court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.

About Us

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family Courts and Tribunals in England and Wales. Our roles support our service users and colleagues within HMCTS, w people and businesses access potentially life‑changing justice. We’re looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in peoples lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.

About You

This is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometimes difficult, issues and take a non‑judgemental approach to our service users.

You’re an active listener and confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with the self‑assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner.

A real team player, working with the clerking team, you’ll ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily, able to intervene in Court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. With experience in producing exact and time‑critical documentation, your ability to focus will be key in taking verdicts, conducting arraignments, producing Court orders and recording hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently.

Resilient, keen to learn and the ability to multi‑task, you’re familiar with working within process and have the IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we’re constantly investing in digital solutions to improve the way we deliver the justice people deserve in today's world.

Your Skills And Experience

• Able to speak publicly and within a court room environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines.
• IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages.

This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery Justice and gives you the benefits developing your career in the Civil Service.

Eligibility

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre‑settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service.