FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Admin Officer (Ref: 5854).
Where is the position based?
The position is based at Brighton County Court, Brighton, BN2 0RF.
What are the standard working hours for this role?
The standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week.
Are part-time or flexible working options available?
Yes, HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible, and job-sharing working patterns, subject to the role requirements and business needs.
What skills are required for the Admin Officer position?
Candidates should have good written and verbal communication skills, be organized, able to multi-task, and adapt to using various software packages.
What does the role involve?
The role involves providing administrative support and customer service, preparing court papers, updating records, communicating with court users, and progressing cases through the court/tribunal system.
What benefits are offered with this position?
Benefits include access to learning and development, a Civil Service pension, annual leave, public holidays, and a working environment that supports flexible working options.
What is the salary for the Admin Officer role?
The salary for this role is £24,202, along with employer contributions to the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
Is the position suitable for candidates from outside the UK?
The job is open to UK nationals and various other groups, including EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status, but the starting salary falls below the general salary threshold for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa.
Is travel to other courts required for this role?
Yes, occasional travel to Worthing Law Courts or Lewes Law Courts may be required as needed for the role.
What are the nationality requirements for this job?
The job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries with the right to work in the UK, and some other EU nationals with specific statuses.
What security checks are required for successful candidates?
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.
Who should applicants contact for more information?
Applicants can contact the SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team via email at moj-recruitment-vetting-enquiries@resourcing.soprasteria.co.uk or by phone at 0345 241 5359.