Administrative Fines Officer

Fines Officer Queensway MOJ
Brook Street are pleased to announce a readily available position within Queensway Weston Super Mare BS22 7BB working as a Fines Officer within Ministry of Justice.
The role is based on a full-time, on-site temporary assignment 30/09/24 with a very high chance of extension
Monday-Thursday between hours 08.30-5.00 at an hourly rate of £11.88, 60 mins Lunch. Friday 08.30-4.30
Key purpose of the role
Criminal Fines Collection and Enforcement (Enforcement) is the part of HMCTS responsible in the main for the collection and enforcement of financial penalties imposed by the criminal courts and the subsequent disbursement of funds. Financial penalties include fines, costs, victim surcharge, and compensation to victims of crime. HMCTS takes the recovery and enforcement of financial impositions very seriously and remains committed to ensuring impositions are paid. The courts will do everything within their powers to trace those who do not pay and use a variety of means to ensure the recovery of criminal fines and financial penalties. Money can be deducted from an offender`s earnings or benefits. Other `upfront` compliance actions include increased use of telephone and text message chasing and use of tracing tools. Warrants can be issued instructing approved enforcement agents to seize and sell goods belonging to the offender. You will help deliver HMCTS` responsibilities for the enforcement of Fines, Community Penalty Breach Warrants and other enforcement work.
Duties include but not Limited to
" To provide administrative support to the court and to ensure monetary orders are enforced effectively.
" Use of Outlook, Word, and Excel. In house bespoke computer system. Use of Government tools to aid tracing. Inputting case details, preparing & processing paperwork.
" Carrying out sanctions in accordance with Courts Act. Undertake Telephone Debt recovery work to assist effective enforcement of orders.
" Making effective decisions regarding defaulters next course of enforcement. Answering verbal and written enquiries and responding to correspondence.
" Undertaking general administrative duties such as photocopying, faxing, telephone, filing, archiving, printing, and post. Liaising with other agencies and other interested parties to collect information, check facts, communicate, or enforce judicial decisions, give advice on the completion of forms or court procedures etc.
What will the successful candidate look like?
" We are looking for resilient, resourceful, and adaptable individuals who can show they have the experience required to deliver in a fast-paced organisation and can thrive in an environment that is changing constantly.
" You will need strong organisational and communication skills as well as being a good team player. You will demonstrate a strong ability to prioritise workloads, adapt to changing priorities and most importantly put the customer at the forefront of everything you do.
" The role is subject to 3 years` referencing and a Standard DBS check.
Please apply online with your current CV in WORD format only. Due to the high number of applications, we receive, it may not be possible to respond to all applications. Any questions, please contact Bristol PSR team on (phone number removed) or contact Christopher Pinto in our Bristol office for more information.
" Brook Street is proud to support the Armed Forces Covenant and as such, we guarantee to interview all candidates who are veterans or spouses/partners of military personnel, and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy.
" As a Disability Confident Leader, and holder of the Gold Award status from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, Brook Street, as a supplier to the Public Sector Resourcing Framework (PSR), will offer you a guaranteed interview with a PSR Source.?
" Should you identify as a candidate with a disability and/or as a veteran or spouse/partner of military personnel and meet all the esse