Digital Forensics Administrator

West Mercia Police; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Health support

Gym discounts

Job summary

West Mercia Police seeks a Digital Forensics Administrator for the Digital Forensics unit in Hindlip. This office-based, full-time role (37 hours/week) is on a fixed-term contract until 17/05/2028. The post is located in Hindlip and operates on weekdays.

You will provide administrative support, ensure quality assurance, and handle receipt, QA and return of exhibits, maintaining ISO 17025/FSR standards and robust evidential workflows.

Qualifications

• Experience providing admin support in a professional environment.
• Knowledge of quality standards and compliance processes.
• Experience handling exhibits and documentation in a regulated setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Digital Forensics unit.
• Receive, quality assure and return exhibits according to processes.
• Maintain quality standards including ISO 17025/FSR Codes of practice.

Skills

Administrative support

Quality assurance

Document control

Job description

Digital Forensics Administrator

Number of vacancies

1

Location

Hindlip

Grade

B

Salary

£25,242 - 26,703

Working pattern

Weekdays

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Fixed Term

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Job Advert

You don't need a badge to make a difference. As part of our police staff team, your skills and perspective help us cut crime, build safer communities and support victims.

The main purpose of the role is to assist the Digital Forensic unit in providing a quality, high specification analytical and evidential service for the stakeholders of West Mercia Police which can robustly stand up to scrutiny of the legal profession and to ensure that Quality Standards including International Standards Organisation (ISO) 17025/17025 and the Forensic Science Regulators (FSR) Codes of practice are maintained and adhered to. Provide administrative, support to operational Digital Forensics work. Provide receipt, quality assurance and return of exhibits.

• Digital Forensics Administrator role is a office based role
• Fixed term contract until 17/05/2028

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Tuesday 17th November 2026

Why work for us?

• 24 days Annual leave (increasing to 29 after 5 years' service) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and well being support through an Employee Assistance Programme, Occupational Health services and Staff Networks. .
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Discounts on Electric Vehicles and Cycle to work scheme.
• Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

We know that people from underrepresented backgrounds may hesitate to apply unless they meet every single requirement. We don't want that to be a barrier for suitable candidates. If you meet the majorityof the criteria and are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We're committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace where everyone can thrive.

*Photo ID will be required at interview so please follow this if you do not have a photo driving licence or passport (can be expired)