Job description
Operational Support Officer / Court Usher (Part-time)
Location: Lawson Street, PR1 2QT)
If you're the kind of person who stays calm under pressure and genuinely enjoys helping others, this is a brilliant opportunity to be the first point of contact in a busy court environment. Our Client is hiring for a reputed client where your professionalism and customer service will make a real difference-especially to those who may feel anxious or have additional needs.
What you'll be doing:
* Welcoming everyone to court, including members of the judiciary, juries, solicitors, barristers, the police and the public
* Calling parties into court in priority order, coordinating with Court Clerks and Legal Advisers, and liaising with the Witness Service when required
* Providing information about proceedings, escorting court users in and out of the building, and swearing oaths
* Keeping people updated on changes (including courtrooms and hearing times)
* Collecting and delivering files and bundles to judiciary and clerks, ensuring the necessary papers are in place
* Supporting colleagues and judicial staff outside of hearing times, as needed
* Assisting with court hearings, including room set-up and clearing at the end of the day
* Arranging and supporting hearings, and assisting members of the public attending hearings
* Navigating hearings via video link (onsite and remotely), including a potential CVP element for remote hearings
* Completing general admin tasks such as filing, printing, data entry, typing, and handling incoming/outgoing post
* Preparing court documents, papers and files for hearings, tribunals, trials, and meetings
What you'll bring:
* A confident, respectful approach and a strong customer service mindset-especially with vulnerable people or those with complex needs
* The ability to manage your time and follow priority instructions in a structured environment
* Clear communication skills when dealing with a wide range of court users
* A practical, helpful attitude-ready to support colleagues and judges both in and out of the hearing room
* Comfortable working in an office-based role with day-to-day administrative support (approx. 10-20% of the role, depending on business needs)
* Computer skills needed to carry out the role, including support for remote/video hearings
* Flexibility to work 3 days 22 hours per week (days are flexible and will be discussed at interview) and cover occasional Saturday shifts on a rota basis
Additional information:
* Enhanced DBS clearance is required and will be processed by Brook Street
* Pay: £12.86 for 12 weeks, then £13.25
* The role is predominantly based at Preston, with occasional travel to Blackburn and Burnley
* Working pattern: fully office based
If you're ready to bring calm professionalism to a role where your impact is tangible, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step with Our Client.
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.
