Full time vacancy
Secondment until 31/03/2027
Are you ready to use your skills to make a difference?
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines as well as crime scene investigation, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.
As part of this transformation, an exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Digital Portfolio of Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU) as Forensic Administrator working within the Digital Forensic Hub at Aylesbury Police Station. This is a secondment lasting until 31/03/2027.
This is a unique and hands‑on opportunity to join our Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU), where you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and continuity of forensic and biometric evidence. You will act as a professional and reliable point of contact between the FIU and its customers, supporting the organisation’s commitment to securing detections and convictions.
A key purpose of this role is the physical handling, movement, and manual processing of forensic exhibits, often involving the lifting, transporting, and secure management of items of varying size and weight. Candidates must be comfortable with regular manual handling as a central part of the job.
Key Responsibilities:
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Manual handling, movement, and secure management of digital forensic exhibits, ensuring integrity at every stage.
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Quality‑assuring, documenting, and recording exhibits on computerised systems and updating results as required.
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Managing incoming and outgoing post and dispatches, including the secure packaging and preparation of exhibits for onward transmission.
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Providing general administrative and clerical support such as call handling, filing, typing, and photocopying.
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Presenting a professional interface between the FIU and internal/external customers.
You will have recent experience of working in an administrative role, working to deadlines along with proven computer skills and the ability to interrogate and accurately input data from a variety of sources. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
You will have recent experience of working in an administrative role, working to deadlines along with proven computer skills and the ability to interrogate and accurately input data from a variety of sources. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process and an enhanced level of vetting.
To apply for this post please attach a CV (no more than 2 pages) and a 1 page covering letter
If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments must be supported in writing by your Line Manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy. Please attach written approval from your line manager and Head of Department in your application. If the secondment is not supported then the role may be offered on a fixed term contract basis, but this has implications including loss of continuous service protections.
Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at [email protected] quoting reference 1895. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 16th August 2026.
New state-of-the-art forensics centre planned for Thames Valley – TVP Careers
Find out more about TVP Forensics here.
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