Salary £25,582. Working pattern: Full Time, Part Time. Location: Chatham, South East. Closing Date: 27-Feb-2026. Post type: Fixed Term, Detached Duty, Loan Civil Service Grade AO. Job ID: 14779.
About the Role
Our Admin Officers provide essential administrative support and customer service to court users, judiciary and management in the Magistrates Court.
Responsibilities
* Manage criminal digital files in preparation for hearings.
* Book interpreters, host video links, type orders.
* Answer queries from judiciary, professionals or the public via phone, post or email.
* Assist teams in progressing cases through the court/tribunal system or providing support to other HMCTS functions.
Skills and Experience
* Friendly, approachable manner with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Proactive, effective support to customers by phone and email.
* Strong time‑management, prioritising and multi‑tasking abilities.
* Adaptable to various software packages.
* Experience working in a busy environment and helping court users navigate the justice system.
Benefits
* Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
* Salary £25,582.
* Flexible working options (full time, part‑time, flexible, job share). Minimum 22.5 hours on part‑time role.
* Retirement pension scheme and pension flexibility.
* Extensive training and development opportunities.
* Family friendly policies and discretionary leave.
Open to
* UK nationals
* Republic of Ireland nationals
* Commonwealth nationals with right to work in the UK
* EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein nationals and suitable family members under EUSS
* Turkish nationals and family members with right to work
EEO Statement
We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, disability, race, religion or sexual orientation.
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