Administrator Officer (AO)


Company:	Brook Street
Salary:	£13.25 to £13.25 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS1 6GR
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	11 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

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Summary

Administrator Officer (AO) - HMCTS Operational Support

Location: Bristol BS1 6GR

Working Days / Hours: 37 hours 9-5

Working Pattern: full time office based

Pay Rate: £13.25ph

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced, people-focused environment, this is a chance to play a meaningful part in the smooth running of justice. Our Client is hiring an AO administrator officer to provide first-point administrative and operational support-helping users, judicial office holders and stakeholders stay on track, even when cases are complex or time-sensitive.

What you'll be doing:

* Be a first point of contact for users through face-to-face support, telephone, webchat and written communications

* Prepare for, facilitate and complete administrative tasks for all types of hearings

* Use service scripts/knowledge to signpost people to the right support and provide clear, consistent information

* Manage enquiries and resolve routine issues to prevent delays to cases and services (escalating where appropriate)

* Handle case files with accurate data entry and secure information management, following retention and data loss protocols

* Support jury service tasks including selection, deferral, reassignment and attendance tracking (and related expenses/fees)

* Help with listing and scheduling, responding to urgent matters and following listing policies

* Contribute to practical building and safety checks (including logging issues) under guidance

* Support enforcement processes, including financial assessments and producing basic statistical/financial reports

* Maintain accurate time sheets on the day of attendance

What you'll bring:

* The ability to work flexibly as part of a team and handle delegated tasks to meet business priorities

* Digital confidence-proficient with Microsoft Office and comfortable working with databases

* Strong communication skills to explain complex processes clearly, including in difficult or distressing situations

* Customer service mindset, resilience and professionalism, including when users have additional or complex needs

* Proactive problem-solving-prioritising your workload and taking prompt action within guidelines

* The ability to follow policies and protocols, making routine decisions and escalating complex matters when needed

If you want your admin skills to have real impact-supporting people through the justice process with care, clarity and pace-apply now. Hiring for a reputed client in Bristol and interviews will be via

TEAMS.

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.

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