A recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Court Usher to support a busy Public Sector department. This role involves setting up court rooms, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth proceedings. The ideal candidate is detail-focused, a confident communicator, and must pass an Enhanced DBS check. This is a temporary assignment with potential for extension and offers fully onsite work with free parking.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
A recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a Court Usher to support a busy Public Sector department. This role involves setting up court rooms, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth proceedings. The ideal candidate is detail-focused, a confident communicator, and must pass an Enhanced DBS check. This is a temporary assignment with potential for extension and offers fully onsite work with free parking.
Court Usher - Birmingham Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (some flexibility required) £12.21 per hour Temporary assignment with potential to extend - currently on the system until December 2025 Fully onsite - free parking Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and a confident communicator? We're recruiting a Court Usher to support a busy Public Sector department in the heart of Birmingham - B4 6QA. Key Responsibilities Setting up the court rooms (water, pads, pens etc) Ensuring correct schedule for the court rooms Collating court files and papers Giving directions to court rooms Ensuring courts are running smoothly Recording outcomes Data entry Face to face communication with court users and senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Strong verbal communication skills Confident communicator Proficiency with Microsoft Office A flexible and reliable approach to work Important This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and three years of references. How to Apply If you're ready for a new challenge and meet the criteria above, apply online today. Please note: Due to the high number of applications, we may only contact shortlisted candidates. 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.
Mar 13, 2026
Full time
Court Usher - Birmingham Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (some flexibility required) £12.21 per hour Temporary assignment with potential to extend - currently on the system until December 2025 Fully onsite - free parking Are you highly organised, detail-focused, and a confident communicator? We're recruiting a Court Usher to support a busy Public Sector department in the heart of Birmingham - B4 6QA. Key Responsibilities Setting up the court rooms (water, pads, pens etc) Ensuring correct schedule for the court rooms Collating court files and papers Giving directions to court rooms Ensuring courts are running smoothly Recording outcomes Data entry Face to face communication with court users and senior stakeholders What We're Looking For Strong verbal communication skills Confident communicator Proficiency with Microsoft Office A flexible and reliable approach to work Important This role requires an Enhanced DBS check and three years of references. How to Apply If you're ready for a new challenge and meet the criteria above, apply online today. Please note: Due to the high number of applications, we may only contact shortlisted candidates. 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 - Worcester, WR1 1EQ Full-time Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm/9am-5pm (some flexibility needed) £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks Temporary until June 2026 (potential extension) Fully onsite Join a busy Public Sector team as a Court Usher, supporting the smooth, professional running of daily court operations. What You'll Do Prepare courtrooms and manage daily schedules Greet and support court users Communicate with staff, visitors, and senior stakeholders Liaise with Judiciary and legal professionals Completing and organising court files and documentation Keep proceedings running efficiently Data entry and drafting What You'll Bring Strong communication and people skills Excellent organisation and multitasking ability Confident, reliable, and proactive approach Microsoft Office proficiency Requirements Enhanced DBS (this would be processed by us) 3 years' employment references Apply Today If this sounds like the right fit, apply online now. 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.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Court Usher - Worcester, WR1 1EQ Full-time Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm/9am-5pm (some flexibility needed) £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks Temporary until June 2026 (potential extension) Fully onsite Join a busy Public Sector team as a Court Usher, supporting the smooth, professional running of daily court operations. What You'll Do Prepare courtrooms and manage daily schedules Greet and support court users Communicate with staff, visitors, and senior stakeholders Liaise with Judiciary and legal professionals Completing and organising court files and documentation Keep proceedings running efficiently Data entry and drafting What You'll Bring Strong communication and people skills Excellent organisation and multitasking ability Confident, reliable, and proactive approach Microsoft Office proficiency Requirements Enhanced DBS (this would be processed by us) 3 years' employment references Apply Today If this sounds like the right fit, apply online now. 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.
A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Court Usher for a full-time position in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves preparing courtrooms, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth operations at the court. Candidates must have strong communication skills, organisation talent, and be comfortable with Microsoft Office. The assignment is temporary until June 2026, offering £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks. A happy and proactive approach is essential, and an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
A public sector recruitment agency is seeking a Court Usher for a full-time position in Stoke-on-Trent. This role involves preparing courtrooms, managing schedules, and ensuring smooth operations at the court. Candidates must have strong communication skills, organisation talent, and be comfortable with Microsoft Office. The assignment is temporary until June 2026, offering £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks. A happy and proactive approach is essential, and an Enhanced DBS check is mandatory.
B Court Usher - Covering Stoke Family Court ,North Staffordshire Justice Centre and Stafford Family Court where required . Full-time Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (some flexibility required) £12.21 per hour, increasing to £12.95 after 12 weeks Temporary assignment (until June 2026, with potential to extend) Fully onsite Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills? We're looking for a Court Usher to join a busy Public Sector team based in the heart of Stoke . Please note travel to other hearing centres within the local area, including Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford, will be necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting the smooth running of court operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare courtrooms with essential materials (water, pads, pens, etc.) Manage daily court schedules Collate and organise court files and documentation Greet and direct court users and visitors at a reception desk Ensure proceedings run efficiently Record outcomes accurately and complete data entry tasks Communicate effectively with court users and senior stakeholders General clerical work including completing standard forms, acknowledgements and receipting of court orders and warrants What We're Looking For Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills Confident and professional demeanour Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to work Requirements Enhanced DBS check Three years of employment references If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and meet the criteria above, apply online today. Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
B Court Usher - Covering Stoke Family Court ,North Staffordshire Justice Centre and Stafford Family Court where required . Full-time Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm (some flexibility required) £12.21 per hour, increasing to £12.95 after 12 weeks Temporary assignment (until June 2026, with potential to extend) Fully onsite Are you an organised, detail-oriented professional with excellent communication skills? We're looking for a Court Usher to join a busy Public Sector team based in the heart of Stoke . Please note travel to other hearing centres within the local area, including Newcastle-under-Lyme and Stafford, will be necessary. This is a fantastic opportunity to play an important role in supporting the smooth running of court operations. Key Responsibilities Prepare courtrooms with essential materials (water, pads, pens, etc.) Manage daily court schedules Collate and organise court files and documentation Greet and direct court users and visitors at a reception desk Ensure proceedings run efficiently Record outcomes accurately and complete data entry tasks Communicate effectively with court users and senior stakeholders General clerical work including completing standard forms, acknowledgements and receipting of court orders and warrants What We're Looking For Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills Confident and professional demeanour Strong organisational and multitasking abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office Flexible, reliable, and proactive approach to work Requirements Enhanced DBS check Three years of employment references If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and meet the criteria above, apply online today. Please note: Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. 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.
Overview Court Usher - Winchester, SO23 9EL Full-time Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm/9am-5pm (some flexibility needed) £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks Temporary Ongoing assignment Fully onsite - Parking onsite Join a busy Public Sector team as a Court Usher, supporting the smooth, professional running of daily court operations. What You'll Do Prepare courtrooms and manage daily schedules Greet and support court users Communicate with staff, visitors, and senior stakeholders Liaise with Judiciary and legal professionals Completing and organising court files and documentation Keep proceedings running efficiently Data entry and drafting What You'll Bring Strong communication and people skills Excellent organisation and multitasking ability Confident, reliable, and proactive approach Microsoft Office proficiency Requirements Enhanced DBS (this would be processed by us) 3 years' employment references Apply Today If this sounds like the right fit, apply online now. 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.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Overview Court Usher - Winchester, SO23 9EL Full-time Mon-Fri, 8am-4pm/9am-5pm (some flexibility needed) £12.21 per hour, rising to £12.95 after 12 weeks Temporary Ongoing assignment Fully onsite - Parking onsite Join a busy Public Sector team as a Court Usher, supporting the smooth, professional running of daily court operations. What You'll Do Prepare courtrooms and manage daily schedules Greet and support court users Communicate with staff, visitors, and senior stakeholders Liaise with Judiciary and legal professionals Completing and organising court files and documentation Keep proceedings running efficiently Data entry and drafting What You'll Bring Strong communication and people skills Excellent organisation and multitasking ability Confident, reliable, and proactive approach Microsoft Office proficiency Requirements Enhanced DBS (this would be processed by us) 3 years' employment references Apply Today If this sounds like the right fit, apply online now. 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 We've got a great opportunity for a full time long term temp role within the Medway Courts, to join a fast paced office. Overview Full time 37 hrs per week Monday - Friday Long term Temporary ongoing role Pay - £12.21 Location - Medway Start date ASAP Key Responsibilities 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. If you are interested in this position, please apply below Brook Street are 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.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
Court Usher We've got a great opportunity for a full time long term temp role within the Medway Courts, to join a fast paced office. Overview Full time 37 hrs per week Monday - Friday Long term Temporary ongoing role Pay - £12.21 Location - Medway Start date ASAP Key Responsibilities 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. If you are interested in this position, please apply below Brook Street are 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.
A reputable staffing agency is looking for a full-time Court Usher to provide administrative support within the Medway Courts. The role involves collecting and delivering files, managing correspondence, and assisting judiciary members and the public. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to manage various tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment. Applicants should be flexible and capable of handling sensitive information to maintain courtroom decorum.
Mar 12, 2026
Full time
A reputable staffing agency is looking for a full-time Court Usher to provide administrative support within the Medway Courts. The role involves collecting and delivering files, managing correspondence, and assisting judiciary members and the public. Strong organizational and communication skills are required to manage various tasks efficiently in a dynamic environment. Applicants should be flexible and capable of handling sensitive information to maintain courtroom decorum.
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. Full Time, 37 hours per week 9am - 5pm This role is a contract role until end of September 2026 (with a possibility of extension) but one in which you would be able to gain valuable exposure/experience working within the Public Sector. Pay rate : 12.21 per hour We are currently recruiting for a Court Usher at Aylesbury Courts . What will be your primary responsibilities? -You will balance usher and administrate duties, allowing you to work where needed. -You will be an essential first point of contact for all the court users. -There will be regular contact with the judiciary and assisting the administrative staff. -You will meet members of the public, which may include vulnerable witnesses, and their legal representatives; prepare court /hearing rooms. -Complete documentation, as well as ensuring the court runs efficiently. -You will also carry out some general clerical work as required to support the work of HMCTS. Ushers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time. Your skills and experience: " Friendly and approachable manner with excellent customer service skills. " Ability to multitask whilst working in a fast-paced environment. " Good written and verbal communication skills. " IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages. " Excellent Organisational and time-keeping skillsBackground 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. Please apply online 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.
Mar 05, 2026
Seasonal
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. Full Time, 37 hours per week 9am - 5pm This role is a contract role until end of September 2026 (with a possibility of extension) but one in which you would be able to gain valuable exposure/experience working within the Public Sector. Pay rate : 12.21 per hour We are currently recruiting for a Court Usher at Aylesbury Courts . What will be your primary responsibilities? -You will balance usher and administrate duties, allowing you to work where needed. -You will be an essential first point of contact for all the court users. -There will be regular contact with the judiciary and assisting the administrative staff. -You will meet members of the public, which may include vulnerable witnesses, and their legal representatives; prepare court /hearing rooms. -Complete documentation, as well as ensuring the court runs efficiently. -You will also carry out some general clerical work as required to support the work of HMCTS. Ushers work within a team with regular management support and are responsible for their own time. Your skills and experience: " Friendly and approachable manner with excellent customer service skills. " Ability to multitask whilst working in a fast-paced environment. " Good written and verbal communication skills. " IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages. " Excellent Organisational and time-keeping skillsBackground 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. Please apply online 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 - Bromley Magistrates Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: Bromley, London 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. (Bromley) 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 27, 2026
Contractor
Admin Officer - Bromley Magistrates Contract: September 2026 Salary: 15.59 per hour Location: Bromley, London 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. (Bromley) 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 (Harrow Crown Court) Location: Currently based at Hendon Magistrates' Court & Willesden Magistrates' Court (relocating back to Harrow Crown Court on 13th April) Contract: Full-time, Temporary (until September 2026) Pay: 13.78 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37 hours per week) Agency: Brook Street, on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Important Location Information Harrow Crown Court is currently operating from Hendon and Willesden Magistrates' Courts. The court will relocate back to Harrow Crown Court on 13th April. Applicants must be able to commute to the current temporary locations and to Harrow once the move takes place. Role Overview We are recruiting a Court Usher to support the smooth operation of hearings at Harrow Crown Court. This is a key front-line role, ensuring court proceedings run efficiently while providing professional support to judges, legal professionals, jurors, and members of the public. Please note: Harrow Crown Court deals with serious and sensitive criminal cases. Applicants must be prepared to handle distressing or sensitive material professionally and discreetly. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain courtrooms before and during hearings Assist judges and court staff both in person and via Microsoft Teams Swear in witnesses and track attendance Supervise jury deliberations when required Manage court documents, including scanning, uploading, and photocopying Handle scheduling, liaise with legal parties, and serve legal documents Process payments and warrants (including chip and pin transactions) Support the Listings Team with administrative duties Maintain professional standards of conduct and presentation at all times Requirements & Skills Strong communication and customer service skills (customer-facing experience essential) Professional, reliable, and punctual Confident speaking publicly in a courtroom setting Comfortable handling sensitive and serious criminal case material Calm, polite, and professional under pressure Previous administrative experience Confident using Microsoft Office Ability to work independently and as part of a team Compliance & Clearance Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough enhanced DBS check and background clearance, including: Employment, education, and reference checks covering the past three years Address history checks covering the past five years Evidence to cover any periods of unemployment To apply: Send your CV, mobile number, and the role you are applying for to Basheer Dawoud at basheer . co. uk 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 27, 2026
Seasonal
Court Usher - HMCTS (Harrow Crown Court) Location: Currently based at Hendon Magistrates' Court & Willesden Magistrates' Court (relocating back to Harrow Crown Court on 13th April) Contract: Full-time, Temporary (until September 2026) Pay: 13.78 per hour (inclusive of holiday pay) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (37 hours per week) Agency: Brook Street, on behalf of HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) Important Location Information Harrow Crown Court is currently operating from Hendon and Willesden Magistrates' Courts. The court will relocate back to Harrow Crown Court on 13th April. Applicants must be able to commute to the current temporary locations and to Harrow once the move takes place. Role Overview We are recruiting a Court Usher to support the smooth operation of hearings at Harrow Crown Court. This is a key front-line role, ensuring court proceedings run efficiently while providing professional support to judges, legal professionals, jurors, and members of the public. Please note: Harrow Crown Court deals with serious and sensitive criminal cases. Applicants must be prepared to handle distressing or sensitive material professionally and discreetly. Key Responsibilities Prepare and maintain courtrooms before and during hearings Assist judges and court staff both in person and via Microsoft Teams Swear in witnesses and track attendance Supervise jury deliberations when required Manage court documents, including scanning, uploading, and photocopying Handle scheduling, liaise with legal parties, and serve legal documents Process payments and warrants (including chip and pin transactions) Support the Listings Team with administrative duties Maintain professional standards of conduct and presentation at all times Requirements & Skills Strong communication and customer service skills (customer-facing experience essential) Professional, reliable, and punctual Confident speaking publicly in a courtroom setting Comfortable handling sensitive and serious criminal case material Calm, polite, and professional under pressure Previous administrative experience Confident using Microsoft Office Ability to work independently and as part of a team Compliance & Clearance Successful candidates will be subject to a thorough enhanced DBS check and background clearance, including: Employment, education, and reference checks covering the past three years Address history checks covering the past five years Evidence to cover any periods of unemployment To apply: Send your CV, mobile number, and the role you are applying for to Basheer Dawoud at basheer . co. uk 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 - 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.