Job Description

Are you looking for a dynamic role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference? Look no further! Brook Street Ltd is thrilled to present a fantastic opportunity for an Admin Assistant at the prestigious Newton Abbot Court House (TQ12 1NG).

Why Join Us?

• Meaningful Work: As an Admin Assistant, you'll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth functioning of the courts, contributing to the administration of justice.
• Collaborative Environment: Work both independently and as part of a supportive team, fostering professional growth and camaraderie.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Gain hands-on experience with courtroom operations and systems that ensure modern, efficient legal proceedings.

Position Details:

• Location: The Court House, Newfoundland Way, Newton Abbot, TQ12 1NG
• Contract Type: Full-time temporary contract until 31/03/2025, offering flexibility and stability.
• Work Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00-17:00, enabling a healthy work-life balance.
• Pay Rate: £11.44 per hour.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet and direct members of the public with professionalism and courtesy.
• Manage hearing lists and coordinate effectively with judiciary members and all parties attending hearings.
• Liaise with various stakeholders, ensuring smooth court operations.
• Perform usher duties, including supporting remote video hearings, managing court technology, and handling administrative tasks.

Desired Competencies:

• Politeness and helpfulness towards all customers, internal and external.
• Maintain composure and tactfulness in challenging situations.
• Demonstrate awareness of customer needs, delivering efficient and polite service.
• Communicate important information promptly and clearly, with honesty and tact.
• Foster a culture of inclusivity and teamwork, valuing diversity and differences.
• Address unacceptable behaviour constructively, promoting a positive work environment.
• Approachability, non-judgement, and respect in all interactions, maintaining confidentiality and fairness.
• Comfortable with public speaking and engaging with the public.

The successful candidate will be subject to a Basic DBS and 3 years referencing check

Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.

As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Sourcer.

Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the essential criteria for the role, we encourage you to reach out to us via the Brook Street website. Here you will find a link to register your interest and state the role that you are interested in. We are committed to engaging with you.

In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates/military spouses/partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, Brook Street will interview the best candidates from within that group.