Business Support Officer
Rate of Pay: £13.05 per hour PAYE.
Location: Vantage House, Vantage Park, 9 Washingley Rd, Huntingdon PE29 6SR and Lawrence Court Princes Street Huntingdon PE29 3PA
Working Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm.
Duration: Temporary basis, 3 months.
Positions: 2
Opus People Solutions are recruiting for 2 Administrators on a temporary basis, on behalf of our Client, Cambridge County Council.
Responsibilities:
Court Support Responsibilities:
Courtroom Preparation & Attendance: Set up rooms for hearings, greet attendees, and clear rooms post-hearing.
Court Proceedings Assistance: Attend hearings, call parties in order, swear in witnesses, and liaise with support services.
Communication & Coordination: Arrange and send Teams invites for remote hearings; keep parties informed of changes.
Sensitive Material Handling: Play videos in court as directed by the officer of coroner. Save documents
Public Interaction: Receive and guide court users including judiciary, police, families, and legal representatives.
Office Support Responsibilities:
Inbox & Communication Management: Monitor general inbox, allocate emails to cases, and respond to various communications.
Information & Records Management: Maintain accurate filing systems, archive records, and manage case file updates.
Referral Processing: Handle Coroner and Medical Examiner referrals per protocols.
Administrative Support: Perform clerical tasks, manage supplies, and generate reports/documents.
Pathology & Toxicology Coordination: Track post-mortem and toxicology reports, liaise with hospitals, and monitor performance.
Essential Requirements:
Commute to both locations.
Previous experience in Legal administration background is beneficial not essential.
Previous experience within Customer Service facing roles is essential.
Previous experience in Administration is essential.
Commitment to work onsite at both locations.
This role will involve tasks that involve both supporting bereaved families and handling sensitive material, including photographs of deceased individuals. This role requires empathy, professionalism, and clear communication