County Court Bailiff

Job Title

County Court Bailiff – Reading

Reading, RG1 1HE

Salary: £25,582 (subject to checks)
Full time, permanent, Civil Service Grade AO.
Closing date: 29-Dec-2025.

HMCTS is an agency of the Ministry of Justice, supporting the legal system across England and Wales. We work to ensure justice works for everyone.

As a bailiff you will play a vital role in the UK’s justice system, dealing with people in challenging circumstances and delivering court documents to homes and businesses. You will manage your workload, maintain professionalism, and apply the following behaviours:

• Making Effective Decisions
• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating & Influencing

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to use a lease car after probation (UK driving licence required).
• Excellent communication skills, able to adapt quickly, calm, empathetic and non‑judgmental.
• Comfort with IT and court case management systems.
• Capability to work full time (37‑hour week) and manage changing plans.
• Commitment to equality and diversity.

• £2,000 per annum bailiff allowance (role specific, non‑pensionable).
• Fuel allowance, full PPE and safety training.
• Annual leave 25 days at appointment, increasing to 30 days after five years.
• Pension scheme and extensive training opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies, flexible benefits and paid parental leave.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to building a workforce that fully represents the people we serve.

This role is not eligible for new Skilled Worker visas. Applicants who held a Skilled Worker visa before 22‑July‑2025 may be considered after declaring this during vetting checks. All candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Applicants will be assessed through CV, Statement of Suitability and interview. Interview dates are 19‑20 January 2026 at Reading Employment Tribunal Building, 30‑31 Friar Street, Reading.

Phone:  (Mon‑Fri 08:00‑18:00). Reference: 12657.

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