Admin Officer - Barnet Civil and family court Contract: Sepetmber 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: Finchley, North 5 day's work setting This is a temporary contract role until September 2026 for Admin officer's role with an immediate start date (Compliance dependant) for a six month duration with a possible extension offering 5 days in office work setting and a London location. (Barnet) Background Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. 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.
Feb 23, 2026
Seasonal
Admin Officer - Barnet Civil and family court Contract: Sepetmber 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: Finchley, North 5 day's work setting This is a temporary contract role until September 2026 for Admin officer's role with an immediate start date (Compliance dependant) for a six month duration with a possible extension offering 5 days in office work setting and a London location. (Barnet) Background Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. 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.
Admin Officer: Uxbridge County Court Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: Hayes, West London 5 days' work setting This is a temporary contract role until September 2026 for Admin officer's role with an immediate start date (Compliance dependant) for a six month duration with a possible extension offering 5 days in office work setting and a London location. (Hayes) Background Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. 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.
Feb 20, 2026
Seasonal
Admin Officer: Uxbridge County Court Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: Hayes, West London 5 days' work setting This is a temporary contract role until September 2026 for Admin officer's role with an immediate start date (Compliance dependant) for a six month duration with a possible extension offering 5 days in office work setting and a London location. (Hayes) Background Good administrative staff with excellent customer service skills are vital to the effective operation of the Courts, Tribunals and other offices within Her Majesty's Courts and Tribunals Service (HMCTS). Most of the staff within HMCTS are employed in administrative roles. HMCTS embraces Lean principles and continuous improvement techniques to provide high standards of customer service The key purpose of the role Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system or provide support to other functions within HMCTS. Continuous improvement tools and techniques are used in HMCTS and so there will be opportunities to exercise discretion and initiative and continually seek to improve, within a framework of systems and processes (SOPS). Problem solving is carried out by reference to lean techniques (e.g. problem solving hubs) and comprehensive guidelines and instructions - complex or difficult issues are normally referred to or will involve a team leader or supervisor. In some positions, role holders will have regular contact with court / tribunal users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. Administrative Officers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time, although there may be some opportunity to provide advice and carry out limited supervision of others. Whilst the post holder will be allocated to a specific office base, there may be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other local HMCTS offices. Working as part of a flexible team, the postholder will be expected to undertake a range of the functions and responsibilities specified. It is not intended that each post will be responsible for the full range of duties. Key responsibilities Administration Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings. Producing court/tribunal documents. General photocopying and filing. Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input. Post opening and dispatch. Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms, supporting training courses and other group activities. Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions, handouts etc. Drafting Standard letters and correspondence, minutes, notes, reports, submissions etc, according to guidelines and instructions. Operations Clerking civil and family courts, tribunals and hearings, ensuring papers and materials are available and up to date Assisting court users, supporting listing and rota management, checking files Contacting relevant parties, scheduling, serving court documents, executing a range of warrants, collecting fines and fees etc, including the use of chip and pin Handling counter (face to face), written and telephone enquiries. To work as a team to ensure TIB (Team Information Board) meetings are relevant, timely and productive To work as a team to problem solve, to assess the impact of new SOPS, to contribute to small projects To undertake ad hoc roles within the band such as Jury Bailiff Officer, L+D Co-ordinator, H+S roles Processing casework Including standard documentation and information, court orders, claims, fines and fees, legal aid Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file To work to workload targets in terms of throughput and accuracy Checking and verifying Documents, records, accounts, claims and returns for approval, results, statistics, plans etc. against criteria, regulations or procedures. Ensuring compliance and administration documentation meet quality standards. Role holders may be required to cross check and validate work completed by colleagues. Collecting and assembling information For returns, results, accounts, statements, warrants, statistical analysis, reports etc. Work may require interpretation of source materials, preparation of bundles, chasing. Role holders will need to modify and adjust information and make decisions to allow work to be completed. Role holders will need to collect and assemble information to prepare for and run the daily TIB meeting, as required Undertaking calculations Produce basic statistical analysis reports and where required, process financial information. Checking the work of others, updating records, assessing the value of goods and/or property, reconciling accounts, preparing invoices, information gathering and running straightforward reports. Spending limited sums of money on behalf of an office or unit. Calculate the anticipated numbers of Jurors to be called and manage the numbers to be as efficient as possible Communicating with the public, the judiciary, other court and tribunal users and representatives of other agencies and Organisations Communicate and work with the Judiciary, Magistracy, the Cluster Managers, Court staff, and other internal and external stakeholders, suppliers and customers to collect information, check facts, communicate or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc and provide excellent customer service. To deliver a helpful, prompt, polite and "right first time" service to our internal and external customers Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 5 GCSE passes (or equivalent) grades A -C, or NVQ Business Administration level II or Administrative experience. Relevant computer skills to undertake the level of work required. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. 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.
Court Usher - HMCTS (St Albans Crown Court) Location: St Albans Crown Court Contract: Full-time, Temporary (6 months, likely to extend) Pay: 12.95 per hour (includes pension & holiday pay) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37 hours/week) Agency: Brook Street, on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Role Overview We are recruiting a Court Usher to support the smooth operation of court hearings at St Albans Crown Court . This front-line role involves courtroom preparation, assisting judges and legal professionals, and providing administrative support. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain courtrooms for hearings Assist judges and court staff, in person and via Microsoft Teams Swear in witnesses and track attendance and Supervise jury deliberations when required Manage documents: scanning, uploading, photocopying Handle scheduling, liaise with parties, and serve legal documents Process payments and warrants (including chip & pin use) Ensure professional standards of conduct and presentation support with admin duties in the listings team Requirements and skills Good communication and customer service skills, experience working in a customer service is required professional to all court users with good timekeeping confidence to speak in court publicly Comfortable handling sensitive or distressing criminal case material Calm, polite, and professional under pressure Admin experience Confident with Microsoft Office Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. , 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.
Feb 17, 2026
Seasonal
Court Usher - HMCTS (St Albans Crown Court) Location: St Albans Crown Court Contract: Full-time, Temporary (6 months, likely to extend) Pay: 12.95 per hour (includes pension & holiday pay) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37 hours/week) Agency: Brook Street, on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Role Overview We are recruiting a Court Usher to support the smooth operation of court hearings at St Albans Crown Court . This front-line role involves courtroom preparation, assisting judges and legal professionals, and providing administrative support. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain courtrooms for hearings Assist judges and court staff, in person and via Microsoft Teams Swear in witnesses and track attendance and Supervise jury deliberations when required Manage documents: scanning, uploading, photocopying Handle scheduling, liaise with parties, and serve legal documents Process payments and warrants (including chip & pin use) Ensure professional standards of conduct and presentation support with admin duties in the listings team Requirements and skills Good communication and customer service skills, experience working in a customer service is required professional to all court users with good timekeeping confidence to speak in court publicly Comfortable handling sensitive or distressing criminal case material Calm, polite, and professional under pressure Admin experience Confident with Microsoft Office Ability to work independently and as part of a team 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. Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within 2 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. , 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.
Woolwich Crown Court - Court Usher Pay: 13.78 per hour Duration: September 2026 with possible Extension Background and key purpose of the role: The Court Usher acts as an essential first point of contact for all the court users involved in hearings. There will be regular contact with the judiciary, assisting the administrative staff with the smooth flow of court work. You will meet members of the public and their legal representatives; prepare court /hearing rooms, and complete documentation, as well as ensuring the court runs smoothly and efficiently. You will also carry out some general clerical work as required to support the work of HMCTS. Although many of the tasks are straightforward, regulated by well-established guidelines and/or detailed instructions, an Usher needs to be prepared to react quickly and professionally to situations, some of which may be unexpected. You will be comfortable in dealing sensitively and professionally with people from all walks of life; many of whom may be vulnerable and under stress. Advice and support is readily available and there is little discretion to depart from standard procedures, which may well require you to take a firm stance when those procedures are not understood or welcomed by a court user. Ushers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time. Whilst initially you will be allocated to a specific court or office base, there will be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other courthouses and local HMCTS offices. Key responsibilities may include: Administration Collecting and delivering files and bundles to the judiciary and clerks ensuring they have the necessary papers Providing support to colleagues & judiciary outside of court / hearing times General clerical work, including use of computers and Switchboard Filling out forms Operating recording equipment and maintaining records of recordings of hearings Sort and deliver lists of hearings for internal & external notice boards Correspondence Completing standard forms, etc where the information is clearly defined. Straightforward drafting such as acknowledgements and receipting, confirmations, court orders, warrants etc. Post Handling Opening, sorting, distributing and dispatching post as required Collecting and delivering post from appropriate offices Monitoring Stock Ensuring Court rooms are supplied against requirements for relevant forms and stationary Collecting and delivering stationary around the offices Data Entry and recording Resulting, checking accuracy and completeness against guidelines or a proforma, straightforward money handling e.g. issuing jury payments, spending petty cash under instruction. Operating equipment Office and court equipment e.g. computers, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, switchboards, franking machines, messaging equipment, tape, and video recorders etc. Handling telephone calls Answering standard enquiries and passing messages to others. Arranging meetings Preparing rooms for hearings, tribunals, trials, meetings and clearing the court / hearing room down at the end of the day etc. Using electronic diaries Reception of parties to court Including members of the public, judiciary, juries, solicitors and barristers, the police, representatives of external Agencies etc. Providing information related to proceedings, escorting court users into and from the building, swearing oaths etc. Calling people into court / hearing rooms in priority order, discussing with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers and liaising with the Witness Service as necessary Answering face to face enquiries Keeping parties informed of changes eg, of courtrooms and hearing times Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 2 GCSE's at Grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications OR have experience of working with the public in a busy public service environment. Ability to use a computer at the level required for the work. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. 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.
Feb 12, 2026
Seasonal
Woolwich Crown Court - Court Usher Pay: 13.78 per hour Duration: September 2026 with possible Extension Background and key purpose of the role: The Court Usher acts as an essential first point of contact for all the court users involved in hearings. There will be regular contact with the judiciary, assisting the administrative staff with the smooth flow of court work. You will meet members of the public and their legal representatives; prepare court /hearing rooms, and complete documentation, as well as ensuring the court runs smoothly and efficiently. You will also carry out some general clerical work as required to support the work of HMCTS. Although many of the tasks are straightforward, regulated by well-established guidelines and/or detailed instructions, an Usher needs to be prepared to react quickly and professionally to situations, some of which may be unexpected. You will be comfortable in dealing sensitively and professionally with people from all walks of life; many of whom may be vulnerable and under stress. Advice and support is readily available and there is little discretion to depart from standard procedures, which may well require you to take a firm stance when those procedures are not understood or welcomed by a court user. Ushers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time. Whilst initially you will be allocated to a specific court or office base, there will be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoc basis at other courthouses and local HMCTS offices. Key responsibilities may include: Administration Collecting and delivering files and bundles to the judiciary and clerks ensuring they have the necessary papers Providing support to colleagues & judiciary outside of court / hearing times General clerical work, including use of computers and Switchboard Filling out forms Operating recording equipment and maintaining records of recordings of hearings Sort and deliver lists of hearings for internal & external notice boards Correspondence Completing standard forms, etc where the information is clearly defined. Straightforward drafting such as acknowledgements and receipting, confirmations, court orders, warrants etc. Post Handling Opening, sorting, distributing and dispatching post as required Collecting and delivering post from appropriate offices Monitoring Stock Ensuring Court rooms are supplied against requirements for relevant forms and stationary Collecting and delivering stationary around the offices Data Entry and recording Resulting, checking accuracy and completeness against guidelines or a proforma, straightforward money handling e.g. issuing jury payments, spending petty cash under instruction. Operating equipment Office and court equipment e.g. computers, fax machines, scanners, photocopiers, switchboards, franking machines, messaging equipment, tape, and video recorders etc. Handling telephone calls Answering standard enquiries and passing messages to others. Arranging meetings Preparing rooms for hearings, tribunals, trials, meetings and clearing the court / hearing room down at the end of the day etc. Using electronic diaries Reception of parties to court Including members of the public, judiciary, juries, solicitors and barristers, the police, representatives of external Agencies etc. Providing information related to proceedings, escorting court users into and from the building, swearing oaths etc. Calling people into court / hearing rooms in priority order, discussing with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers and liaising with the Witness Service as necessary Answering face to face enquiries Keeping parties informed of changes eg, of courtrooms and hearing times Other duties The post holder is required to work in a flexible way and undertake any other duties reasonably requested by line management which are commensurate with the grade and level of responsibility of this post. Skills & Qualifications 2 GCSE's at Grade C or above, or equivalent qualifications OR have experience of working with the public in a busy public service environment. Ability to use a computer at the level required for the work. Operational Delivery in HMCTS This role is part of the Operational Delivery Profession. Operational delivery professionals are the outward face of government, providing essential services to the public in a variety of roles. They work in many different departments and agencies across the breadth of the UK, delivering service to customers in Face-to-face roles in HMCTS for example a court usher Contact Centre roles in HMCTS for example call centre advisers Processing roles in HMCTS for example Staff at the County Courts Money-Claims Centre and Courts and Tribunal Administration Being part of the operational delivery profession means belonging to a cross-government community of people. This will offer you access to information on professional standards, skills development and qualifications to help you continue to improve your development and performance and expand your career options. 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.
The starting hourly salary for these roles is 13.38 per hour, which is equivalent to 25,052 (based on working 36-hours per week). This is a Bank role. We are currently seeking to recruit several new Bank Coroner's Usher positions for the Surrey Coroner Service within the Customer and Communities Group of Surrey County Council. You will not need to have previous experience in this area of work to be suitable for this role. You will be required to be well presented and punctual, calm under pressure, have good interpersonal and IT skills and willing to undertake future training and development in these areas of work. You should be self-motivated, capable of solving problems and be a confident communicator. Our Offer to You Generous annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours A generous local government salary related pension Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the role As a Bank Coroner's Usher, you will support the coroner to facilitate the smooth running of Inquest Hearings. You will act as the first point of contact for the families, juries and legal representatives during the Inquest, ensuring each party is shown to the appropriate meeting room and is ready, when called by the coroner. You will answer enquiries and provide accurate and timely responses. You will also be required to carry out some general clerical work to support the coroners and the administration support team. Although many of the tasks are straightforward, with well-established guidelines, an usher needs to be prepared to react quickly and professionally to situations, some of which may be unexpected. You will need to have the ability to deal with people professionally and empathetically, which may include the bereaved. Ushers work within a close team with management support. Working time is allocated to meet the needs of the scheduled hearings and this will typically be advised one month in advance. The roster is allocated on a flexible basis which means that some weeks you may be required to work more hours than others. The normal working hours are between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, but occasionally these hours may be extended. Whilst you will normally be working at the Surrey Coroners Court, there may also be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoe basis at other council locations. Your Application Your application should evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Strong, sensitive communication skills Calm, organised, and professional under pressure Confident IT user (Word, Excel, office equipment) Reliable team player who can also work independently Proactive, adaptable, and committed to learning and positive behaviours Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion contact Laura Robinson on (phone number removed) or by email to . The job advert closes at 23:59 on15th February 2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Jan 30, 2026
Full time
The starting hourly salary for these roles is 13.38 per hour, which is equivalent to 25,052 (based on working 36-hours per week). This is a Bank role. We are currently seeking to recruit several new Bank Coroner's Usher positions for the Surrey Coroner Service within the Customer and Communities Group of Surrey County Council. You will not need to have previous experience in this area of work to be suitable for this role. You will be required to be well presented and punctual, calm under pressure, have good interpersonal and IT skills and willing to undertake future training and development in these areas of work. You should be self-motivated, capable of solving problems and be a confident communicator. Our Offer to You Generous annual leave allowance An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing Carers leave and volunteering days dependant on agreed working hours A generous local government salary related pension Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents About the role As a Bank Coroner's Usher, you will support the coroner to facilitate the smooth running of Inquest Hearings. You will act as the first point of contact for the families, juries and legal representatives during the Inquest, ensuring each party is shown to the appropriate meeting room and is ready, when called by the coroner. You will answer enquiries and provide accurate and timely responses. You will also be required to carry out some general clerical work to support the coroners and the administration support team. Although many of the tasks are straightforward, with well-established guidelines, an usher needs to be prepared to react quickly and professionally to situations, some of which may be unexpected. You will need to have the ability to deal with people professionally and empathetically, which may include the bereaved. Ushers work within a close team with management support. Working time is allocated to meet the needs of the scheduled hearings and this will typically be advised one month in advance. The roster is allocated on a flexible basis which means that some weeks you may be required to work more hours than others. The normal working hours are between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, but occasionally these hours may be extended. Whilst you will normally be working at the Surrey Coroners Court, there may also be a need for flexibility to work on an ad hoe basis at other council locations. Your Application Your application should evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours: Strong, sensitive communication skills Calm, organised, and professional under pressure Confident IT user (Word, Excel, office equipment) Reliable team player who can also work independently Proactive, adaptable, and committed to learning and positive behaviours Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description and our Life at Surrey handbook to get an insight into working at Surrey. Contact Details Please contact us for any questions relating to the role. This could be to discuss flexible working requests, transferable skills or any barriers to employment. For an informal discussion contact Laura Robinson on (phone number removed) or by email to . The job advert closes at 23:59 on15th February 2026 with interviews to follow. We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit. Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities. Please see more information here: Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation - Surrey County Council. Our Commitment We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
