Criminal Justice jobs in United Kingdom

ORKNEY HEALTH AND CARE

Customer Services and Corporate Administration

Administrative Assistant, Criminal Justice

35 hours per week

Permanent

£29,010 - £29,594 / £15.90 - £16.22 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

The Administration Assistant, Criminal Justice is a wide ranging role with remit for administration of Criminal Justice within the Orkney Health and Care team.

You will process court documents, referrals, and input case data to various systems including PARIS. You will have experience of working in a busy office environment and have a good understanding of office systems and procedures. Experience in the use of computerised systems including Microsoft Office, and experience of note taking are essential. You\'ll also utilise systems such as Integra and Talentlink. Applicants should have high standards of archiving, attention to detail and client confidentiality.

This role is integral to the efficiency of Criminal Justice.

Applicants should hold a qualification at SCQF 5/6 i.e., SVQ2, National 5, Standard Grades, O Grade, Intermediate 2, SVQ3, Higher, National Certificate, Foundation Apprenticeship in a relevant subject or have a minimum of 2 years previous relevant experience, working in an administrative role.

This post is subject to Level 1 Disclosure Scotland clearance.

Should you wish to informally discuss this post in more detail please contact Team Manager PJ Dewar on pj.dewar@orkney.gov.uk or 01856 873535 ext 3288.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 16 November 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.