Drug Expert Witness Coordinator

Shared Services Partnership; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in Eastleigh is looking for a Drug Expert Witness Coordinator to manage requests for drug experts and mentor the team. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in drug-related investigations and give evidence in court. Responsibilities include advising on drug policies and supporting event operations. This permanent position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including generous leave and learning opportunities.

Benefits

Family friendly policies

Generous annual leave

Learning and development opportunities

Wellbeing support

Discounts through leisure clubs

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification.
• Extensive experience completing investigations into drug offences.
• Experience giving evidence in court relating to drug supply.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and triage requests for drug expert witnesses.
• Advise on drugs policies and procedures.
• Mentor Force Drugs Expert Witnesses to ensure quality.

Skills

Investigation skills

Knowledge of drug-related matters

Court experience

Collaboration

Education

QCF Level 4 or comparable experience

Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification

Job description

IF APPLYING INTERNALLY THIS VACANCY IS OPEN TO POLICE STAFF ONLY (NOT POLICE OFFICERS).

Job Title: Drug Expert Witness Coordinator, Forensic Support, Forensic Services - HC623076

Location: Southampton Central Police Station.

Salary: SO2, £40,383.00 - £42,612.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week – there may be a requirement to work unsocial hours occasionally in order to respond to operational demands, for which appropriate recompense will be paid.

Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 23:59 hours

About The Role

You will coordinate and triage all requests for work and allocate these to a suitable drug expert witness, as well as mentoring and developing all Force Drugs Expert Witnesses (DEW), ensuring they deliver high‑quality reports and statements. You will advise the force, at all levels of seniority, on drugs policies and procedures, including providing tactical advice for drugs operations and support for festivals and CLIW where required. You will also be a point of contact for internal and external partners in law enforcement and other public bodies, supporting all Force Drug Expert Witnesses to ensure continued and effective expertise and advising on and promoting an effective succession planning regime.

Whats On Offer

• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to 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 Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network.

Essential Qualifications

Competent Constable or staff, educated to QCF Level 4 or having undertaken work experience deemed to bring the post‑holder to a comparable level. 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. Demonstrated in‑depth knowledge of drug‑related matters and an understanding of money laundering.

Competencies and Values

We are Emotionally Aware – Level 2

We Take Ownership – Level 2

We are Collaborative – Level 1

We Analyse Critically – Level 2

We are Innovative and Open‑Minded – Level 2

Contact details for an informal discussion

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

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of this vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. Ensure you choose an appropriately accessible email address, mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

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 is available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail]

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