FAQs
What is the location of the Crown Court Clerk position?
The position is based at Gloucester Crown & County Court and Cheltenham, Gloucester GL1 2DE.
What are the main responsibilities of a Crown Court Clerk?
Crown Court Clerks ensure Crown Court hearings run smoothly, communicate confidently with the Judge and all participants, and produce accurate and timely Court documents.
What qualifications or experience are required for this position?
Applicants should have excellent communication, organizational, and prioritization skills, the ability to complete documents accurately and to deadlines, and be IT proficient with the ability to learn and adapt to different technologies.
Are there flexible working options for this role?
HMCTS welcomes part-time, flexible, and job-sharing working patterns where they meet the demands of the role and business needs, but this is a business-critical role requiring full-time hours.
What is the salary for the Crown Court Clerk position?
The salary for this role is £28,312, with an additional pension contribution from HMCTS.
Is there a training program available for new recruits?
Yes, the Crown Court Clerk training program provides a structured yet flexible approach to building the skills required to perform this vital role.
What is the working hours for this position?
The standard full-time working hours are 37 hours per week.
Is travel required for this job?
Yes, occasional travel to other courts, including providing cover to Cirencester Nightingale Court on a regular basis, is required for this role.
What kind of benefits does the role offer?
Benefits include access to learning and development, a supportive working environment for flexible work, a Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%, annual leave, public holidays, and a season ticket advance.
What is the selection process for this position?
The selection process will assess your behaviours, strengths, and experience using Success Profiles.
Are there security checks involved in the recruitment process?
Yes, successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check and baseline personnel security standard checks.
Who can apply for this role in terms of nationality?
This job is broadly open to UK nationals, nationals of the Republic of Ireland, Commonwealth countries, and nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, or Liechtenstein with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, among others.
How can I contact for more information about the application process?
For inquiries related to recruitment, you 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.