Operational Support Officer (AO)

Operational Support Officer (AO)
Location: Swansea (Office-based), Caravella House, Quay West, Swansea SA1 1SP
Additional information:
* Full-time role: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
* Pay rate: £12.86 per hour

If you're the kind of person who stays calm under pressure and genuinely enjoys helping others, this is a brilliant opportunity to support the day-to-day operation of the courts in Swansea. Our Client is hiring an Operational Support Officer to be a first point of contact for court users and partners-making sure people are guided correctly, enquiries are handled promptly, and hearings can run smoothly.
What you'll be doing:
* Supporting court hearings by helping prepare rooms and facilitating a smooth in-court experience
* Acting as a first point of contact for members of the public at reception, and responding to enquiries by phone and email
* Providing clear information and operational support to court users, jurors and stakeholders (including signposting to appropriate help where needed)
* Preparing for, facilitating and recording outcomes for a variety of hearings
* Carrying out accurate administration in line with procedures, including updating case records and maintaining data accuracy
* Supporting jury-related administration such as selection, deferrals, reassignments and attendance tracking (where applicable)
* Processing court fees and expenses and supporting related enforcement/financial activities as required
* Identifying risks relating to court buildings and escalating to the Senior Person on Site where needed
What you'll bring:
* Excellent customer service skills with strong communication (written and verbal)
* Confidence explaining procedures and complex information clearly
* Strong organisational and administrative ability, with excellent attention to detail
* The ability to work flexibly across different business areas and manage competing priorities
* A resilient, professional approach when dealing with challenging situations
* Confident use of digital systems and technology, plus collaborative working across teams and stakeholders
* Sound judgement and decision-making skills, including knowing when to escalate

Ready to make a real difference in a customer-facing role at the heart of court operations? Apply now and take the next step with Our Client in Swansea.

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