Court Administration Officer Court Administration Officer

In this role, you will prepare legal documents for prosecution cases, check court files, and administer the penalty notice process in accordance with new legislation. You will act as the first point of contact in the absence of the Court Presentation Officer, liaising with customers and other service departments. As well as this, you will keep track of information, update and maintain spreadsheets and databases, and provide performance information to support requests from the Department for Education (DfE).

You will be highly organised and willing to take responsibility and use initiative, comfortable in setting your priorities and meeting deadlines. You will ensure that everything is in place to guarantee that all runs smoothly for the processes and teams you support. A background in Education Law or School Attendance may be useful, but not essential. Shortlisting Criteria To be considered for shortlisting for this position your application will clearly evidence:

• A recent and solid background in administration
• Experience of working in a busy office environment
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or above or equivalent
• Evidence of excellent IT skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Office
  
  The starting salary for this role is £19,798 per annum for working 24 hours per week and £14,848.50 for working 18 hours per week (pro rata £29,697 per annum).
The Children, Families and Learning Directorate provides a range of highly specialist services to children and young people. We are currently looking for two Court Administration Officers to join the team:
• 24 hours per week on a 1 year temporary contract
• 18 hours per week on a permanent contract
The role will be based at our Quadrant Court/Victoria Gate Office in Woking, although some remote working is possible. Rewards and Benefits
• 26 days' holiday (prorated for part time staff), rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources