Job Title: Customer Service / List Caller - Westminster Magistrates' Court Employer: HM Courts & Tribunals Service (via Brook Street Recruitment)

Location: Westminster Magistrates' Court & City of London Magistrates ⏰ Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week (Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm) Pay Rate: £15.59 per hour + pension scheme + holiday pay Contract: Temporary, until March 2026 (with possible extension)

About the Role

We are seeking a confident and professional individual to join HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

This role is ideal for someone with strong customer service experience who is also comfortable with public speaking in a formal environment. As part of the Customer Service team, you will assist members of the public and court users with enquiries, while as a List Caller, you will prepare and announce cases in the courtroom.

If you are organised, people-focused, and thrive in busy, front-facing roles, this is a unique opportunity to contribute to the smooth running of the justice system.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Service duties include:

Assisting members of the public at the public counter and by telephone

Providing clear and professional guidance to court users

Booking interpreters and processing interpreter timesheets

Collating and entering trial data into court databases

Carrying out general administrative support

List Caller duties include:

Preparing courtrooms and daily court lists

Announcing and calling cases in the courtroom (public speaking required)

Checking in defendants, solicitors, witnesses, and interpreters

Escorting and swearing in witnesses, interpreters, and police officers

Working closely with clerks, probation officers, and police liaison staff

Skills & Requirements

Proven customer service skills and experience handling enquiries

Confidence in public speaking within a formal setting

Excellent communication skills (face-to-face, telephone, and email)

Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

A professional attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure

Important Information:

This role is office-based only (no remote working)

Training will be provided

You must be eligible for CTC (Counter Terrorist Check) clearance, which requires 3 years of UK residency

A DBS check/references is also required (we will arrange both checks for you). Security vetting typically takes 2-3 weeks

How to Apply

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply online or contact Basheer at:

Please include your CV, mobile number, and clearly state the role you are applying for.

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