Administrative Officers (Kilmarnock Sheriff & JP Court)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Chwefror 2026 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,782 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Mawrth 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Kilmarnock, East Ayrshire |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | REQ01111 |
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Kilmarnock Sheriff & JP Court are seeking applications for the role of 'Administrative Officer'. There are 2 roles available on a full time, permanent basis.
Administrative Officers carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court or provide support to other functions within the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
The key responsibilities:
To undertake a number of general administrative duties including:
Processing and distributing incoming mail to colleagues which comprises of writs, summonses, simplified divorces, enquiries and other documents.
Creating and updating records on our in-house computer system and data input
Producing court documents.
Preparing files for court hearings
General photocopying and filing
Dealing with numerical calculations
Accounting for monies in accordance with financial guidelines
Undertake light portering duties as required
Additionally you:
Will have regular contact with court users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. As such you be required to competently answer queries giving consistent and reliable advice.
Will work within a team with regular management support and will be responsible for your own time.
May be required to provide advice to colleagues and carry out limited supervision of others.
Assist with preparing statistical information and other returns to ensure standards of work meet the agreed level.
Assist in clearing up of criminal courts by preparing court minutes, issuing letters, ordering reports and filing complaints as necessary.
Process and enter fine payments onto computer system and reconcile at month end.
May undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post.
To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence. These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions - in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
Family friendly policies
Free and confidential Employee Assistance
A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
Payment of professional membership fees
Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
Learning and development (including digital) opportunities
Applications and completed assessments will be accepted until 11:59pm on the closing date stated on the advert, 9 March 2026.
You must have completed the online assessment by this time for your application to be considered.
Interviews will be held week commencing 30 March 2026.
Administrative Officers carry out a variety of general administrative duties to progress cases through the court or provide support to other functions within the Scottish Courts and Tribunals Service.
The key responsibilities:
To undertake a number of general administrative duties including:
Processing and distributing incoming mail to colleagues which comprises of writs, summonses, simplified divorces, enquiries and other documents.
Creating and updating records on our in-house computer system and data input
Producing court documents.
Preparing files for court hearings
General photocopying and filing
Dealing with numerical calculations
Accounting for monies in accordance with financial guidelines
Undertake light portering duties as required
Additionally you:
Will have regular contact with court users, including members of the Judiciary and the legal profession. As such you be required to competently answer queries giving consistent and reliable advice.
Will work within a team with regular management support and will be responsible for your own time.
May be required to provide advice to colleagues and carry out limited supervision of others.
Assist with preparing statistical information and other returns to ensure standards of work meet the agreed level.
Assist in clearing up of criminal courts by preparing court minutes, issuing letters, ordering reports and filing complaints as necessary.
Process and enter fine payments onto computer system and reconcile at month end.
May undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested within the scope of the post.
To help direct us towards achieving our purpose successfully, we embrace three key values of respect, service and excellence. These guide our behaviour, decisions and actions - in pursuit of fulfilling our purpose to the highest standard.
Our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements
25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 2 years’ service) plus 12 public and privilege holidays
Special leave and paid leave for study or voluntary public service
Excellent Civil Service Pension Scheme
Family friendly policies
Free and confidential Employee Assistance
A variety of staff discounts and offers with major retailers
Payment of professional membership fees
Access to opportunities across all Civil Service departments that are not available to non-Civil Servants
A supportive and professional induction programme with regular check-ins with your line manager
Job stability and security with excellent and varied career prospects
Security of full pay when unwell (up to a maximum of 6 months)
Learning and development (including digital) opportunities
Applications and completed assessments will be accepted until 11:59pm on the closing date stated on the advert, 9 March 2026.
You must have completed the online assessment by this time for your application to be considered.
Interviews will be held week commencing 30 March 2026.