Administration Officer

Join Our Client as a Full-Time Administrative Officer in Carlisle! Are you organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about delivering excellent customer service? Our client, a reputable government department, is hiring for a temporary Administrative Officer to support the efficient running of courts and tribunals in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vital public service, with potential for extension. What you'll be doing: * Preparing and organising court, tribunal, and meeting documents * Managing files, data entry, and updating records on internal systems * Handling post, booking meeting rooms, and supporting training activities * Drafting correspondence, minutes, and reports * Clerking civil and family courts, ensuring all materials are ready * Assisting court users, scheduling, serving documents, and executing warrants * Responding to face-to-face, phone, and written enquiries * Processing casework including court orders, fines, and legal aid * Checking and verifying documents and records for accuracy * Collecting information for reports and statistical analysis * Communicating effectively with judiciary, court staff, and external stakeholders What you'll bring: * Strong administrative skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office * Excellent written and verbal communication * Ability to follow detailed processes and instructions * Flexibility to work across different offices if required * A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement Additional details: * Location: Carlisle * Contract: 3 months, with potential extension * Hours: 37 per week, Monday to Friday * Pay rate: £12.86/hour, rising to £13.25 after 12 weeks * Benefits include weekly pay, holiday entitlement, and pension scheme If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, apply now with your CV in WORD format. Successful candidates will undergo background checks, including DBS and reference verification. Join a professional community committed to service excellence and continuous development! 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.