Job Description

Administration Officer - Ministry of Justice

Location: Grimsby, DN31

Pay: £11.59 per hour increases to £11.88 after 12 weeks in assignment

Job Type: Temporary

Sector: Public Sector

Hours: 37 hours a week (Monday - Friday)

A Little Bit About Us:

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About the Client:

The Ministry of Justice is a major government department, at the heart of the justice system. They work to protect and advance the principles of justice. Their vision is to deliver a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society.

What Will Be Your Day to Day Responsibilities?

Administrative Officers are assigned to teams to carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court/tribunal system. To do so your duties will include but not be limited to:

• Preparing papers and files for court, tribunals, hearings and meetings.
• Producing court/tribunal documents.
• General photocopying and filing.
• Creating and updating records on in-house computer system and data input.
• Post opening and dispatch.
• Booking, preparing and organising meeting rooms.
• Preparing meeting agenda, joining instructions and handouts.
• Resulting courts accurately, interpreting accurately the information required on a court file

You will also support in clerking the courtroom, which will involve:

• Assisting the judge and managing the courtroom, ensuring it runs smoothly and that everyone is in the right place at the right time.
• Implementing any updates and informing the judge.
• Speaking aloud in the courtroom and acting as liaison between jury and judge.
• Sitting beside the judge and using computers to change slides or show evidence as needed.
• Preparing all the case papers for the judge to make sure they are fully prepared for court.

Once trained it will be expected that you work across both of the Grimsby sites, these are only about a 5-minute walk apart.

We anticipate a large volume of applicants so if you have not been contacted directly within 7-14 days please presume you have been unsuccessful.

What's in this for you?

Applying for the Administration Officer role with the Ministry of Justice offers a compelling opportunity to be at the heart of the justice system's daily operations. As an integral part of the ministry, you will be instrumental in ensuring administrative efficiency, maintaining meticulous records, and supporting the coordination of essential functions.

This position provides a unique chance to contribute to the delivery of justice, fostering a sense of responsibility and civic duty. Working in a dynamic environment, you will gain valuable experience in administrative processes specific to the legal sector.

If you are detail-oriented, possess strong organisational skills, and are eager to play a vital role in upholding the principles of justice, applying for this position is a meaningful step towards contributing to the core functions of the Ministry of Justice.

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.