Admin Officer

Ministry of Justice · Cambridge, England

Admin Officer at Ministry of Justice, based in Cambridge, England, paying £12.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.00 per hour
Location
Cambridge, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 day ago
Closes
3 Oct 2026
Sector
Data Entry

17% below the typical rate for data entry

Reference BBBH446660_1788342285

About the role


Admin Officer
Location: Cambridge CB1-1BT Monday- Friday 9am-5pm Pay rate: £12.86ph


If you're someone who thrives on helping people, staying calm under pressure, and keeping information accurate and secure, our client has a rewarding role at Cambridge Crown Court. You'll be the friendly, reliable point of contact-supporting users to navigate the justice process and ensuring day-to-day court administration runs smoothly.


What you'll be doing:
* Undertaking administrative tasks to prepare for, facilitate, and help complete hearing activity
* Providing support and signposting users and stakeholders via face-to-face, telephone (incoming and outbound), and correspondence in a range of formats
* Using service scripts and knowledge articles to give clear, consistent, and specific information-especially to users with complex needs
* Following complaints policies and procedures, responding promptly to help prevent escalation, and keeping records updated as required
* Processing work accurately using standard operating procedures to meet performance targets and maintain service standards
* Handling case files with careful data entry, secure information management, and compliance with retention and data loss protocols
* Managing jury service administration, including selection, deferral, reassignment, attendance tracking, and processing related expenses and court fees
* Assisting with listing and scheduling to support efficient use of judicial time and responsiveness to urgent matters
* Supporting enforcement processes, including financial assessments, fine collection assistance, and producing basic statistical/financial reports
* Helping with health and safety operations, including facility checks, issue logging, and supporting key/safety governance under guidance


What you'll bring:
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear guidance and reassurance
* Confidence handling sensitive information with accuracy and discretion
* A structured, process-led approach to admin work-while staying flexible to urgent demands
* Empathy and patience when supporting people with specific and complex needs
* Strong attention to detail, particularly for record keeping and compliance


Additional information:
* You'll also identify risks relating to HMCTS buildings and escalate to the Senior Person on Site (SPoS) where required.
Ready to make a real difference and be part of a role that matters? Apply now to join our client in Cambridge.

If you're successful in your application an Enhanced DBS will be required as part of the on-boarding checks with Brook Street.

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.

Reference: BBBH446660_1788342285 · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 3 Oct 2026 · Listed via Ministry of Justice

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