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Admin Officer (AO)

Brook Street
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Wigan, Lancashire WN1 1AD, England

Salary

£11.59 per hour

Contract type

Part Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The HM Courts & Tribunals Service is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer for a 3-month contract, based in Wigan Magistrates Court.
  • The role involves handling Magistrates enquiries, correspondence, and note-taking during meetings, with training provided on internal systems.
  • Candidates should possess strong administrative skills, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in Microsoft Office packages.
  • The position offers an hourly rate of £11.59, with working hours set at 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
  • Successful applicants will undergo thorough background checks and must have relevant experience in administrative roles.

Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.
Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society, and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently.

Position: Full-Time Temporary Admin Officer
Contract: 3 months with the possibility of extending
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours (37 hours per week)
Hourly Rate: 11.59 per hour

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an organised, motivated Admin Officer. The role is supporting the North West Legal Admin & Rota Team based in Wigan Magistrates Court, dealing with Magistrates enquiries/correspondence/telephone enquiries. The team also cover meetings across teams and face to face meetings where note taking and action points will be required, also to produce reports as required by the magistrate's committees. Training will be given on all aspects of the role. Training will be provided on internal systems. Excellent communication and IT skills are required for this post.

Requirements:

  • Able to follow well established processes and detailed instructions.
  • Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office packages
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Benefits:

  • Weekly pay, holiday and pension scheme
  • Location accessible by car, train or bus

Application Process:

If you are interested in this position, please apply online with your CV in WORD format.

Important:

Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough background and clearance check, including Criminal Record Checks (DBS Checks), Reference Checks (Employment, Education, and any gaps) covering the past three years, as well as Address checks for the past five years. This process may also include obtaining character references and/or other evidence to cover periods of unemployment.

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.

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