Customer Service - Westminster Magistrate's, temp

Brook Street; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government judicial service is seeking a Customer Service / List Caller for Westminster Magistrates' Court. Ideal candidates will have strong customer service skills and experience in public speaking within a formal setting. This full-time role involves assisting court users, preparing courtrooms, and announcing cases in court, contributing to the efficiency of the justice system. The position offers a pay rate of £15.59 per hour, a pension scheme, and holiday pay. Training will be provided, and the role is office-based only.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Holiday pay

Training provided

Qualifications

• Proven customer service skills and experience handling enquiries.
• Confidence in public speaking within a formal setting.
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, and email).

Responsibilities

• Assisting members of the public at the public counter and by telephone.
• Preparing courtrooms and daily court lists.
• Announcing and calling cases in the courtroom.

Skills

Customer service experience

Public speaking

Communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Excel)

Organisational skills

Professional attitude

Job description

Job Title

Customer Service / List Caller - Westminster Magistrates' Court

Employer

HM Courts & Tribunals Service (via Brook Street Recruitment)

Location & Hours

Westminster Magistrates' Court & City of London Magistrates
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm)

Pay Rate & Contract

£15.59 per hour + pension scheme + holiday pay
Contract: Temporary, until March 2026 (with possible extension)

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and professional individual to join HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) at Westminster Magistrates' Court. This role is ideal for someone with strong customer service experience who is also comfortable with public speaking in a formal environment. As part of the Customer Service team, you will assist members of the public and court users with enquiries, while as a List Caller, you will prepare and announce cases in the courtroom. If you are organised, people-focused, and thrive in busy, front-facing roles, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the justice system.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting members of the public at the public counter and by telephone
• Providing clear and professional guidance to court users
• Booking interpreters and processing interpreter timesheets
• Collating and entering trial data into court databases
• Carrying out general administrative support

List Caller duties

• Preparing courtrooms and daily court lists
• Announcing and calling cases in the courtroom (public speaking required)
• Checking in defendants, solicitors, witnesses, and interpreters
• Escorting and swearing in witnesses, interpreters, and police officers
• Working closely with clerks, probation officers, and police liaison staff

Skills & Requirements

• Proven customer service skills and experience handling enquiries
• Confidence in public speaking within a formal setting
• Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, and email)
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A professional attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Important Information

• This role is office-based only (no remote working)
• Training will be provided
• You must be eligible for CTC Clearance, which requires 3 years of UK residency
• A DBS check/references is also required (we will arrange both checks for you). Security vetting typically takes 2-3 weeks

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply online or contact Basheer at:
Basheer. Dawoud @brookstreet. co. uk

Please include your CV, mobile number, and clearly state the role you are applying for.

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