General Information
Salary: £29,303 - £31,061
Working Pattern: Full Time, Part Time, Flexible Working
Location: Nottingham Region, East Midlands, Nottingham Crown Court, 60 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7EL
Closing Date: 28-Oct-2025
Post Type: Permanent Civil Service Grade EO
Jobs Available: 4; Reserve List: 12 Months
Job Description
Proud to Serve. Proud to keep justice going.
Our Crown Court Clerks are essential to ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly. They have the self‑assurance to speak in court, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants and the skill to produce accurate and timely court documents. Our Crown Court Clerk training programme provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
About Us
HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is responsible for the administration of criminal, civil and family courts and tribunals in England and Wales. We support service users and colleagues who want to access potentially life‑changing justice. We are looking for individuals who are committed to public service and making a difference in people’s lives to deliver justice. If you are interested in developing a career with a real purpose, please apply.
About You
This is a unique position at the heart of justice. It requires high emotional resilience, along with the ability to understand and be sensitive to many, sometimes difficult, issues and take a non‑judgemental approach to our service users.
You are an active listener and confident communicator; able to speak publicly in court, with the self‑assurance to confidently liaise with the Judge, the defence, prosecution, media, members of the public and more, regarding complex and sensitive matters in a calm and professional manner.
You are a real team player working with the clerking team and will ensure the smooth running of all the Crown Courts sitting daily. You will be able to intervene in court when required and maximise judicial sitting time. Your experience in producing accurate and time‑critical documentation, your focus and ability to take verdicts, conduct arraignments, produce court orders and record hearing outcomes accurately and efficiently will be key.
You are resilient, keen to learn and able to multi‑task. You are familiar with working within process and have IT skills to adapt to new systems and technologies as we are constantly investing in digital solutions.
Your Skills And Experience
* Able to speak publicly and within a courtroom environment
* Excellent communication, organisational and prioritisation skills
* Ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines
* IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies and software packages
This role gives you the opportunity to make a difference in delivery justice and offers the benefits of developing your career in the Civil Service.
Further Details
New recruits will join at the band minimum. The role is office‑based and requires providing HMCTS services to the public. Standard full time working hours are 37 hours per week. Part‑time, flexible and job‑sharing patterns are considered in accordance with the MoJ Flexible Working policy.
Part‑time applicants will be considered but, due to the nature of the role, minimum hours of 30 hours per week over 4 days are required.
Skilled Worker Visa
From 22 July 2025 the government has increased the salary threshold for Skilled Worker visas. The starting salary for this role falls below the general salary threshold for sponsorship. The Department cannot sponsor you for this role unless you meet the provided eligibility criteria. If you receive a provisional offer or meet the criteria please raise this during the vetting checks. You must have and maintain the legal right to live and work in the UK.
Lead Criterion
A sift based on the lead behaviour (Making Effective Decisions) may be held if a large number of applications are received.
Location
The successful person will be based at Nottingham Crown Court. There may be a requirement to travel to other court locations within the Midlands Region (Mansfield, Derby, Lincoln, Leicester, Northampton, Chesterfield). Training may take place at an alternative location.
Working Arrangements & Further Information
The MoJ offers hybrid working arrangements where business needs allow. This is an informal, non‑contractual form of flexible working that blends working from your base location, different MoJ sites and/or from home. All employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in an office.
Benefits
The MoJ offers a range of benefits:
* Annual leave: 25 days on appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
* Subsidised leave scheme allowing the purchase or sale of up to three days per year.
* Public holidays and one privilege day; for part‑time posts leave is calculated pro‑rata.
* Pension: choice of schemes available.
* Training and development: extensive opportunities.
* Employee‑run networks for minority groups, persons with disabilities, caring responsibilities, women and LGBTQ+ employees.
* Family Friendly policies: reduced hours, job sharing, flexible benefits.
* Paid paternity, adoption and maternity leave.
* Free annual sight tests for employees using computer screens.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. Recruitment is by merit based on fair and open competition. If you feel the process has breached principles you may raise a complaint in the following order:
* Transformative Business Services (0345 241 5359)
* Ministry of Justice Resourcing team
* Civil Service Commission
As a disability‑confident employer, the MoJ provides reasonable adjustments. Candidates may request adjustments during the application process.
Diversity & Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attracting, retaining and investing in talent regardless of background. See the Civil Service People Plan and Diversity and Inclusion Strategy for more details.
A Great Place to Work for Veterans
The initiative includes a guaranteed interview scheme for eligible former armed forces members. For eligibility details visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/making-the-civil-service-a-great-place-to-work-for-veterans
Redeployment Interview Scheme
Departments are expected to explore redeployment opportunities before redundancy. The MoJ commits to providing opportunities through this scheme where eligible.
Nationality Requirements
Eligible candidates include:
* UK nationals
* Nationals of the Republic of Ireland
* Nationals of Commonwealth countries with right to work in the UK
* Nationals of EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and their family members with settled or pre‑settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme
* Individuals with limited or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for the EU Settlement Scheme on or before 31 December 2020
* Turkish nationals and certain family members with accrued right to work
Further information on nationality requirements: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nationality-rules
Reserve List
A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months for appointments to the same or similar roles.
Contact Information
MoJ: 0345 241 5359 (Mon‑Fri 8am‑6pm) or email. Please quote job reference 10751.
HMPS: 0345 241 5358 (Mon‑Fri 8am‑6pm) or email. Please quote job reference 10751.
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