AO - Administration Officer

The Insolvency Service is a leading Government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

The Insolvency Service is seeking an enthusiastic and organised individual to join our team of Administration Officers in our Official Receiver Court and Allocations team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in both customer service and administration, whilst contributing to the important work we do. We offer full training, flexible working arrangements, and are committed to continued learning and development to support your professional growth.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 10 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability & Health, FACES Network Group, Grass Roots, LGBT+, Mind Matters, No Limits, Part Time Workers, The Shed, and Women’s Network Group.

We offer full-time, part-time, job share and flexible ways of working. We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, though our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

In this role, you’ll play a vital part in supporting the efficient administration of bankruptcy and compulsory liquidation cases, contributing to the financial wellbeing of individuals and businesses.

The placement for these roles will be within our Official Receiver Services Directorate (ORS), which is responsible for investigating and administering bankruptcies and compulsory liquidations. You’ll work in our Official Receiver Court and Allocations team - Petitions and Transfers section. This team is at the forefront of every bankruptcy and company petition case.

You will be supporting activities such as:

• Monitoring hearings and outcomes for bankruptcy and company cases, court liaison and court related work on a national basis on behalf of Official Receiver Services.

Responsibilities

As an administration Officer, you’ll be part of an operational team. Your responsibilities will include:

• working as part of an administration support team, handling a range of bankruptcy and compulsory liquidation matters
• managing your workload effectively, prioritising and completing assigned tasks efficiently
• liaising with the court on applications and hearings
• communicating professionally with members of the public and private sector firms (e.g. solicitors) by phone, in writing and in-person interactions
• liaising with specialist staff on technical matters
• interacting effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• inputting and updating information on case management systems
• reviewing and maintaining accurate case records to progress work in a timely manner
• provide general clerical support

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