Administrative Officer / Operational Support Office

Administrative Officer / Operational Support Officer

HM Courts & Tribunals Service

Location: Bristol Civil Justice Centre, 2 Redcliff Street, Redcliffe, Bristol, BS1 6GR

Pay: £12.86 per hour, increasing to £13.25 per hour after 12 weeks

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, approximately 9:00am-5:00pm

Working Pattern: Full-time, office-based

Contract: 6 months, with possibility of extension

Start Date: ASAP

Clearance: DBS (to be applied by Brook Street upon succession)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Officer / Operational Support Officer to join HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) at Bristol Civil Justice Centre.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within the justice system in a varied and people-focused role. You will provide essential administrative and operational support to help ensure court services and hearings run smoothly.

As one of the first points of contact for court users, members of the public, judicial office holders and partner organisations, you will provide a professional, helpful and impartial service. You may support individuals who are vulnerable or have additional needs, so empathy, resilience and excellent communication skills are important.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties may include

• Providing high-quality administrative and customer service support
• Preparing for and supporting the smooth running of court hearings
• Responding to enquiries face-to-face, over the telephone and through written and digital channels
• Processing casework and accurately updating records and databases
• Handling case files and sensitive information securely
• Supporting court users and signposting them to appropriate services and information
• Assisting with listing, scheduling and diary coordination
• Supporting jury administration where required
• Booking interpreters, intermediaries and other professionals for hearings
• Liaising with judiciary, colleagues, external agencies and other justice partners
• Dealing professionally with complaints and escalating issues where appropriate
• Reporting facilities, health and safety or IT issues
• Completing general administrative duties and other tasks according to business requirements
• What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have

Previous administration and/or customer service experience

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good IT skills, including confidence using Microsoft Office and databases

Excellent attention to detail and accurate data-entry skills

The ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload

A professional and impartial approach when dealing with sensitive information

Confidence communicating with people from a wide variety of backgrounds

The resilience to remain calm and professional in challenging or potentially distressing situations

Good problem-solving skills and the ability to follow established procedures

* The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Previous knowledge or experience of HMCTS, courts or justice-sector procedures would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity for someone looking to build their experience within a professional public-sector environment. You will be joining a role where your work directly supports the effective delivery of court and justice services.

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