Drug Expert Witness Coordinator

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Eastleigh is seeking a Drug Expert Witness Coordinator to manage requests for drug expert witnesses and provide tactical advice on drug operations. This role requires extensive investigative experience, knowledge of drug-related matters, and the ability to mentor others. The successful candidate will ensure adherence to drug policies and contribute to the force's effectiveness in drug-related cases, all while supporting the community's safety and welfare.

Benefits

Generous annual leave starting at 24 days

Access to learning and development opportunities

Retail, holiday, and leisure discounts

Excellent wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Competent Constable or staff educated to QCF Level 4, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and triage requests for drug expert witnesses.
• Advise on drug policies and support operations.
• Mentor Force Drugs Expert Witnesses.

Skills

Investigative skills

Knowledge of drug laws

Court testimony

Understanding of money laundering

Education

Competent Constable or staff educated to QCF Level 4

Minimum Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification

Job description

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Job Details

• Location: Southampton Central Police Station.
• Salary: SO2, £40,383.00 – £42,612.00 per annum.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Hours: 37 hours per week (may require occasional unsocial hours). Suitable recompense provided.
• Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 23:59 hours.

About the Role

You will coordinate and triage all requests for work and allocate them to suitable drug expert witnesses, as well as mentoring and developing all Force Drugs Expert Witnesses (DEW) to ensure high‑quality reports and statements.

You will advise the force at all levels of seniority on drug policies and procedures, providing tactical advice for drug operations and support for festivals and CLIW where required.

As a point of contact for internal and external partners in law enforcement and other public bodies, you will support all Force Drug Expert Witnesses to maintain expertise and advise on and promote an effective drug‑expert succession planning regime.

Further information can be found in the role profile for the Drug Expert Witness team, Forensic Support, Forensic Services.

Whats On Offer

• Family‑friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days plus public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Retail, holiday, and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card.
• Excellent wellbeing support and access to the Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network.

Essential Qualifications

• Competent Constable or staff educated to QCF Level 4, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience completing investigations into offences relating to drug supply.
• Experience giving evidence in court in trials relating to drug supply.
• In‑depth knowledge of drug‑related matters.
• Understanding of money laundering.

Competencies and Values

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Contact

Please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or 023 8045 1611.

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Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work‑life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full‑time, part‑time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under‑represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting [e-mail].

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