Administrative Officer

Ministry of Justice · Sheffield, England

Administrative Officer at Ministry of Justice, based in Sheffield, England, paying £12.00 - £13.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.

Salary
£12.00 - £13.00 per hour
Location
Sheffield, England
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
17 Aug 2026
Sector
Legal

55% below the typical rate for legal

Reference BBBH443011_1784278001

About the role

Join Our Client as an Administrative Officer at Sheffield's Law Courts

Are you organised, professional, and passionate about delivering excellent service? Our client, a reputable organisation within the public sector, is hiring for a full-time Administrative Officer based at The Law Courts in Sheffield. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience working within the justice system, supporting court operations and ensuring smooth proceedings.

What you'll be doing:
* Supporting court and tribunal hearings by preparing documentation and ensuring systems are ready
* Handling face-to-face, telephone, email, and digital enquiries from court users, legal professionals, and partner agencies
* Providing guidance and support to the public, including vulnerable individuals and those with additional needs
* Processing casework, maintaining accurate records, and updating internal systems securely
* Managing legal documents, correspondence, and hearing notices
* Assisting with scheduling, jury administration, and operational activities to keep services running efficiently
* Collaborating with colleagues, judicial officers, and external stakeholders
* Supporting hearing room activities, preparing case materials, and ensuring hearings run smoothly

What you'll bring:
* Reliable, organised, and able to manage a busy workload
* Confident communicator across various channels
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and digital systems
* Calm, resilient, and professional under pressure
* A team player with strong attention to detail
* Passionate about delivering excellent customer service

Additional info:
* Location: Sheffield, S3 8PH
* Hourly rate: £12.86, rising to £13.25 after 12 weeks
* Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm
* Duration: ASAP until 31/03/2027
* Full training provided; no holidays during induction
* Enhanced DBS clearance required (additional overseas police check if applicable)

This is your chance to contribute to a vital public service while developing your skills in a supportive environment. If you're organised, professional, and ready to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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: BBBH443011_1784278001 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 17 Aug 2026 · Listed via Ministry of Justice

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