Admin Officer
Location: Newport (office-based)
Join a fast-paced team supporting day-to-day court operations. This is an opportunity to bring your administration skills, calm communication, and attention to detail to a role where accurate information handling and confidentiality truly matter.
What you'll be doing:
• Provide administrative support to keep court services running smoothly
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including scanning, filing and accurate record-keeping
• Prepare routine case documentation and complete information checks
• Update records and retrieve information using office systems and databases
• Carry out general admin work such as document formatting, data entry and file management
• Support hearings and related activity by coordinating with colleagues to keep schedules on track
• Handle sensitive/confidential information in line with policies and procedures
• Respond to queries from internal stakeholders and, where appropriate, members of the public
• Liaise with relevant parties including Court Clerks, Legal Advisers and the Witness Service
What you'll bring:
• Strong administrative experience with a keen eye for detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with a calm, respectful approach
• Confidence working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong IT skills, including accurate data entry and confident use of Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)
• A clear understanding of confidentiality and information-handling requirements
• Outstanding people skills-able to communicate effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds
• Highly organised time management and excellent attention to detail
• Professional, dependable attitude-able to remain impartial and respectful even when dealing with distressing or sensitive details
Additional information:
• Hours: 37 hours per week (9:00am-5:00pm)
• Start: ASAP
• Assignment length: Until 31/03/27 (extension potential TBC)
• Vacancies: 1
• Paid public parking is available opposite the office (parking on-site: none)
If you’re an organised, detail-focused administrator who works confidently with sensitive information, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in supporting essential court services.
