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Court Usher- Ministry of Justice
Location: Leeds LS1
Pay: 11.44
Job Type: Assignment runs until 31st March with possible extension
Sector: Public Sector
Hours: Monday - Friday (37 hours a week)
Duties include:
Strong communication skills, the ability to deal with stressed people in difficult situations, calmness under pressure and a clear voice.
- Preparing the courtroom and administrative duties.
- Meeting and greeting court users and visitors, as well as keeping people informed of changes to hearing times and maintaining order in public areas of the courtroom.
- Check to ensure that the required witnesses, defendants and barristers are present.
- Other duties include escorting the jury to and from the courtroom, being on duty outside the jury room as the jury deliberates, taking messages between the jury and the judge.
- We anticipate a large volume of applicants so if you have not been contacted directly within 7-14 days please presume you have been unsuccessful.
What's in this for you?
Applying for the Administration Officer role with the Ministry of Justice offers a compelling opportunity to be at the heart of the justice system's daily operations. As an integral part of the ministry, you will be instrumental in ensuring administrative efficiency, maintaining meticulous records, and supporting the coordination of essential functions.
This position provides a unique chance to contribute to the delivery of justice, fostering a sense of responsibility and civic duty. Working in a dynamic environment, you will gain valuable experience in administrative processes specific to the legal sector.
If you are detail-oriented, possess strong organisational skills, and are eager to play a vital role in upholding the principles of justice, applying for this position is a meaningful step towards contributing to the core functions of the Ministry of Justice.
3 years of referencing and DBS clearance is required for this role
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.
