Administrative Officer

We are currently recruiting for an Administrative Officer to join our team at Lerwick Sheriff Court on a part time permanent basis. This is a fully on-site role based in court, offering the opportunity to build a long-term career within a stable and respected public service. As an Administrative Officer, you’ll play a key role in supporting case progression and ensuring the smooth running of daily operations.

This working hours will be 18.9 hours per week. It is anticipated that the working pattern after training will be Monday to Friday, however flexibility will be required during the training period.

Working closely with colleagues and court users, you’ll gain valuable, hands-on experience in a structured environment, with access to ongoing training, clear development pathways, and the benefits of public sector employment—including job security and a competitive pension.

What you’ll do:

Process court documents and correspondence accurately and on time. Update and maintain case records on SCTS systems.
Prepare paperwork and files for court hearings
Carry out general administrative tasks and manage payments.
Support post‑court activities such as issuing correspondence and preparing minutes.

What we’re looking for:

Strong admin and organisational skills.
Good attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
Clear, professional communication skills.
A calm, respectful approach when dealing with the public.
Ability to work well in a team and manage your own workload.

This is an excellent opportunity to step into a role with real impact, supporting the delivery of justice across Scotland.

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.

The closing date for the post is 23:59 on 5 June 2026.

Please note that you must have completed the online assessment by this time for your application to be considered.

Interviews will be held week commencing 22 June 2026.

The start date for this position has been set as 24 August 2026 to allow for group induction and completion of subsequent training courses.

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