Job Title: Admin Officer
Location: Law Courts, Leigh Street, Warrington, Cheshire, WA1 1UR 
Office/Hybrid/Remote: Office based
Pay Rate: £12.86 per hour Day 1 Rate Increasing to £13.25 after 12 weeks
Hours:  37 Hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm.
There may be occasional requirements to work on Saturdays or Bank Holidays, depending on court requirements. Where this occurs, time off in lieu will be provided during the working week.
Contract Length: 6 months with the possibility of an extension
Training: On the Job Training
DBS: Enhanced DBS
Must Live within 1 hour of Office Location.

Our Client is hiring for an Admin Officer - you’ll be the calm, reliable first point of contact that helps people move through court services smoothly. This is a hands-on admin and customer service role with real purpose: supporting day-to-day operations and helping deliver justice, in and outside of hearings.

What you'll be doing:
• Be the first point of contact for users, judicial office holders and partner agencies-face-to-face, by telephone, digital chat and written correspondence
• Prepare for, facilitate and conclude a range of hearing-related administration tasks
• Provide clear guidance and signposting using established service scripts and knowledge materials, including for users with complex or vulnerable needs
• Manage enquiries and resolve issues promptly to help prevent delays, escalating where required
• Handle case files with accurate data entry and secure information management in line with retention and data loss protocols
• Support listing and scheduling, coordinating diary/admin tasks to ensure judicial time is used effectively
• Manage jury service admin tasks including selection/deferral/reassignment and attendance tracking, plus relevant fees/expenses processing
• Support enforcement activity including financial assessments and producing basic statistical/financial reports
• Contribute to health and safety processes (e.g., facility checks and issue logging) and respond immediately when needed

What you'll bring:
• Confidence providing excellent customer service, explaining processes clearly-even in challenging or distressing situations
• Strong digital skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office and working with databases
• Ability to communicate professionally and impartially while dealing with sensitive information
• Practical problem-solving skills, prioritising workload and adjusting to urgent requests
• Flexibility to support the team and work to operational needs (including occasional Saturday/Bank Holiday cover)
• Resilience, discretion and a consistent approach to safeguarding and security concerns

Additional information:
If you're successful in your application an Enhanced DBS will be required as part of the on-boarding checks with Brook Street.

​​​​​​​If you’re organised, people-focused, and ready to support vital services with professionalism, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team that makes a genuine difference.