Job Title
County Court Bailiff – Reading
Location
Reading, RG1 1HE
General Information
Salary: £25,582 (subject to checks)
Full time, permanent, Civil Service Grade AO.
Closing date: 29-Dec-2025.
About HM Courts & Tribunals Service
HMCTS is an agency of the Ministry of Justice, supporting the legal system across England and Wales. We work to ensure justice works for everyone.
Responsibilities
As a bailiff you will play a vital role in the UK’s justice system, dealing with people in challenging circumstances and delivering court documents to homes and businesses. You will manage your workload, maintain professionalism, and apply the following behaviours:
* Making Effective Decisions
* Managing a Quality Service
* Communicating & Influencing
Qualifications & Requirements
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to use a lease car after probation (UK driving licence required).
* Excellent communication skills, able to adapt quickly, calm, empathetic and non‑judgmental.
* Comfort with IT and court case management systems.
* Capability to work full time (37‑hour week) and manage changing plans.
* Commitment to equality and diversity.
Benefits
* £2,000 per annum bailiff allowance (role specific, non‑pensionable).
* Fuel allowance, full PPE and safety training.
* Annual leave 25 days at appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
* Pension scheme and extensive training opportunities.
* Family‑friendly policies, flexible benefits and paid parental leave.
Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to building a workforce that fully represents the people we serve.
Skilled Worker Visa
This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas. Applicants who held a Skilled Worker visa before 22‑July‑2025 may be considered after declaring this during vetting checks. All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Application Process
Applicants will be assessed through CV, Statement of Suitability and interview. Interview dates are 19‑20 January 2026 at Reading Employment Tribunal Building, 30‑31 Friar Street, Reading.
Contact
Phone: 0345 241 5359 (Mon‑Fri 08:00‑18:00). Reference: 12657.
For more details visit https://hmctsjobs.co.uk/bailiff/
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