Red Snapper Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Probation Services Officer to join the National Probation Service at the Central Criminal Court.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner with court experience to contribute to vital frontline probation work. The successful candidate will be based primarily at the Central Criminal Court (Old Bailey), with responsibility for covering both the Central Criminal Court and the nearby City of London Magistrates Court. The role is full-time, fully on site, and will involve a range of court duty officer tasks including report writing, PSR requests, results processing, providing appointments, and oral reports when required.

This is a full-time, temporary contract for 12 months. Candidates must have prior experience of working in a court environment, ideally with knowledge of Magistrates Court processes. Due to the sensitive nature of the role, enhanced vetting will be required, including probation vetting and potentially counter-terrorist checks.

Job Summary

• Location: Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey, London, EC4M 7EH (with coverage also at City of London Magistrates Court)
• Contract Type: Temporary, 12 months
• Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
• Rate: 18.59 p/h PAYE or 24.48 p/h Umbrella
• Working Pattern: Fully on-site, Monday to Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Act as court duty officer, managing PSR requests, processing results, and providing follow-up appointments.
• Write high-quality written reports and undertake oral reports where required.
• Liaise effectively with courts, probation colleagues, and partner agencies.
• Provide accurate and timely updates within case management systems.
• Support court operations by ensuring compliance with probation processes and policies.
• Cover both Central Criminal Court and City of London Magistrates Court (walking distance apart).

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within a court setting (court probation work essential).
• Strong understanding of probation service processes, particularly in Magistrates Court contexts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to produce clear, concise reports.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary court environment.
• Willingness to undergo probation vetting and, if required, counter-terrorist vetting.

This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS, probation vetting, and potentially counter-terrorist vetting. If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a 75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms). RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors. Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.