HOLMES Indexing Team Leader

Vacancy Information

Division / Department - Specialist Crime
Grade - Grade F
Status - Full Time or Happy to Talk Flexible Working
Contract Type - Permanent
Salary Grade Range - £30,495 - £35,020
Working Hours - 36.0 Hours per Week
Shift Allowance - No
Politically Restricted - No
Location - Woking

The starting salary for this role will usually be at the bottom of the salary range and will be pro-rata if the working hours are less than full time.

We really welcome your interest in joining our Police Force. It is a privilege to lead the teams in Surrey Police and Sussex Police who continuously work selflessly and tirelessly in order to keep people in our counties safe.

We are looking for talented and inspirational people who put the needs of the public at the heart of everything that they do and who want to make a difference. If you feel you are that person then we want to hear from you.

We wish you all the very best with your application.

Chief Constable Tim De Meyer & Chief Constable Jo Shiner

From your first day with us you will be part of a policing family making a real difference.

It is our mission to identify and protect vulnerable people, prevent and respond to harm and keep people safe.

A vacancy has arisen for a full-time HOLMES Indexing Team Leader (ITL) working within the Surrey and Sussex Major Crime Team (MCT) at Woking police station.

You must already have your HOLMES 2 Indexing qualification.

With your specialist indexing knowledge you will be expected to support and advise the Senior Investigating Officer on the HOLMES indexing policy/staffing and maintain accountability for this function.

You will have responsibility for the management of HOLMES incident databases in accordance with policies and procedures.

The position requires you to provide 1st line supervision for Indexers and Typists including performance management and welfare. You will be required to prioritise and allocate workloads to support case deadlines, including the provision of support to other areas of Specialist Crime when required (Serious & Organised Crime and Economic Crime).

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is keen to manage staff and workloads within a busy and demanding environment. There may be a requirement to work from other Major Incident Suites within Surrey & Sussex at times of demand. You will be also required to assist the HOLMES Manager with technical upgrades and the delivery of HOLMES training.

The successful candidate must already have their HOLMES Indexing qualification and be able to demonstrate:

• Well evidenced experience of the HOLMES Indexer role
• An ability to motivate, develop and lead a team
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Evidence of working to deadlines with the minimum of supervision

Given the close proximity and high level of access to sensitive information, the post-holder must possess the highest professional and ethical standards.

Policing is an exciting 24/7 business and we all have commitments outside work. We’re invested in supporting people to balance their life with work and we encourage flexible working. We are open to conversations about job shares and part time working.

We encourage agile working, giving you the opportunity to manage your own diary and work wherever you give the best service to the public. This may include flexi-time and home working. In this role there is the opportunity for a hybrid working pattern (40% remote from office).

We take pride in looking after our people and offer a variety of benefits;

• career progression
• contributory pension scheme (LGPS)
• generous annual leave allowance
• discounts for everyday spend
• on-site gyms and a range of sports clubs
• generous and supportive parental leave
• financial and mental wellbeing guidance and support
• discounted contributory healthcare scheme

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