Economic Crime Unit Support Officer - HC619979

Hampshire County Council; Netley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government council is looking for an Economic Crime Unit Support Officer. This role involves providing administrative support to multiple investigation units. Qualified applicants should have QCF Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent experience, alongside strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers a flexible working environment within Hampshire and Isle of Wight police boundaries.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Equal opportunities in recruitment

Qualifications

• Educated to QCF Level 2 (including passes in English and Maths) or equivalent experience.
• Proven organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Act as the initial point of contact for the Economic Crime Unit.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to various units.
• Maintain and prepare financial documentation and spreadsheets.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

QCF Level 2 in English and Maths or equivalent work experience

Job description

Economic Crime Unit Support Officer - HC619979

Job Title: Economic Crime Unit Support Officer HC619979

Location: Netley HQ, Flexibility can be discussed within Hampshire and IOW police boundaries

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: Monday 24th November 2025 at 23:59 hours

The role of the successful candidate would be the initial point of contact for the Economic Crime Unit and provide comprehensive administrative support to the department, incorporating Financial Investigation Unit, Economic Crime Investigation Unit, Volume Fraud Investigation Team, Financial Development Unit and Cyber Crime Unit.

Key Accountabilities include but are not limited to:

• Scan and collate financial material for input to spreadsheet in support of financial investigations. Facilitate the payment of monies to recipients as required. Maintain in conjunction with Corporate Finance the Force financial spreadsheet detailing banked monies and accounts.
• Conduct Experian/Land Registry checks for the Economic Crime Unit and Force and be responsible for new account user requests and re-setting of accounts as necessary. To provide administrative checks in support of the Duty Financial investigator.
• Maintain the Economic Crime Unit intranet page, liaising with Corporate Communications where necessary.
• To provide the Force financial spreadsheet to officers attending the monthly cash seizure hearing at Southampton Magistrates Court.
• Preparation of Forfeiture Letters to Case Files on Record Management System for onward progression to Crown Prosecution Service via Criminal Justice IT link.
• To administer and prepare files for archiving, Management Of Police Information compliant.

Essential Qualifications

Educated to QCF Level 2 (including passes in English and Maths) OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
ITQ

Proven organisational and communication skills and ability to work in a close knit team

Contact details for an informal discussion

For all other enquiries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or on 02380451611

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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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