Court Usher

Job Title: Court Usher

Location: Peterborough Crown Court

Type: Full-time, Temporary (with potential to extend)

Pay Rate: £12.86 per hour

Pay: Weekly pay + holiday entitlement + pension access

Start Date: ASAP

Parking: Free on-site parking available

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our public sector client for a Court Usher to join the team at Peterborough Crown Court. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within the public sector, supporting the daily operations of the court and ensuring hearings run smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and assist all court users, including members of the public, judiciary, jurors, and legal professionals
• Prepare and clear court rooms before and after hearings
• Escort and support witnesses and other court visitors
• Manage general administrative tasks such as filing, data entry, scanning, and post handling
• Operate office and court equipment (e.g. recording devices, franking machines, photocopiers)
• Maintain stock of court forms and supplies
• Answer phone calls and handle face-to-face enquiries

Requirements

• Previous admin or customer service experience
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable dealing with sensitive or confidential information
• Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• Well-organised and reliable

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• £12.86 per hour pay rate
• Paid holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme access
• Free on-site parking
• Valuable experience within the public sector