Admin Officer

Posted 19 February 2026
Salary Up to £12.36 per hour
LocationBury St Edmunds
Job type Temporary
Discipline Admin & Secretarial
ReferenceBBBH431891_1771510783

Job description

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Our client HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) is an agency of the Ministry of Justice. HMCTS provides administrative support for the legal system across England and Wales, ensuring justice works for everyone.

Our justice system defends our fundamental rights and freedoms. It is a cornerstone of our modern society and it must serve all those who call on it, when they call on it. From some of the most vulnerable people in our society, to families in crisis, claimants and commercial businesses - HMCTS has a responsibility to administer a justice system that is accessible to everyone and operates efficiently

Job Title: Admin Officer (Full-Time, Temporary)
Location: Bury St Edmund's Fully Office Based
Salary: £12.36 per hour
Working Hours: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, 37 hours per week

About the Role:

Our client, a leading Public Sector organisation, is looking for a proactive and reliable Admin Officer to join their team on a full-time, temporary basis at HMCTS Bury St Edmund's. The successful candidate will work as part of a team in the Divorce unit department of the courts, being first point of contact for individuals involved in Divorce related court cases.

What's on Offer:

  • Hourly rate: £12.36 per hour, plus holiday entitlement and a pension scheme
  • Training provided: You'll receive two weeks of office-based training to get you fully up to speed
  • Convenient location: The office is located next to the bus station and is close to local amenities for your office days

Key Responsibilities:

  • General administration
  • Handling queries regarding hearings
  • Providing updates on court activity via internal systems
  • Opening and sorting post
  • Data entry and processing court orders
  • Answering telephone queries
  • Taking payments over the phone
  • Inputting petitions and case information
  • Carrying case files across different floors

Ideal Candidate:

The successful candidate will be able to work both independently and as part of a team in a busy environment. You should have experience with data entry, and be confident using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft applications.

You'll need a keen eye for detail and a proven track record of working in a target-driven, fast-paced environment with a strong focus on accuracy.

Brook Street are 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

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.