Typist - Operational Support (Crime)

West Mercia Police; Wychavon; Hybrid; GBP 9,600 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 24 days + bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Employee health & wellbeing support

Police Mutual private healthcare

Gym membership discounts

Electric Vehicle discounts

Blue light card discounts

Job summary

West Mercia Police is seeking a Typist - Operational Support (Crime) based at Hindlip. The role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, 14 hours per week, in a hybrid work arrangement (home & office).

You will provide a typing service, preparing transcripts and summaries of digital interviews and copy typing of statements to support evidential case file preparation. The position offers a chance to contribute to safer communities.

Qualifications

• Typing of transcripts and summaries of digitally recorded interviews.
• Copy typing of statements to support evidential case file preparation.

Responsibilities

• Provide a typing service including transcripts and summaries of interviews.
• Copy typing of relevant statements to support evidential case files.

Job description

Typist - Operational Support (Crime)

Number of vacancies: 1

Location: Hindlip

Grade: B

Salary: £9,551 -£10,103

Working pattern: Weekdays

Part/Full Time

Part Time

Hours per Week: 14

Type of Contract: Fixed Term

Document Attachment: 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 provide a typing service to include the preparation of full transcripts and summaries of digitally recorded interviews and copy typing of relevant statements to support evidential case file preparation.

• Typist - Operational Support role is a hybrid (mix of home & office working)

• Fixed term contract - 12 months

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Tuesday 29th September 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.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to.

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

Internal applicants who need redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process

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)