Our mission is simple… to help the world Love Mondays. Every week, thousands of people across the UK start a new job – and it’s our job to help them get there. REED is a specialist provider of permanent, contract, temporary and outsourced recruitment solutions. We are recruiting for Forensic Services Support Officer to provide administrative support the local police force’s Scientific Services Department. Base in Netley, you will provide a range of support services to the department. Responsibilities include: To provide ongoing administrative support roles within the following areas Scenes of Crime Digital Forensics Forensic Submissions Chemical Treatment Unit Fingerprint Bureau Forensics Intelligence To handle exhibits (incoming/outgoing) and maintain records Ensure that information from source documents is accurately recorded on police systems in a timely manner To archive and retrieve documents and exhibits to/from central archive Provide a range of management information and support Skills and experience necessary Ability to manage workloads and resources Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Awareness of the rules regarding evidence gathering, exhibit handling, continuity, integrity and the Criminal Justice System and be prepared to offer evidence and attend court if required. Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders Ability to manage customer expectation Competent IT user in a variety of corporate and stand alone systems and applications Desirable to have an understanding of the technical and procedural processes within Forensic Services. Confident decision maker and problem solver This is a temporary, full-time role, for up to 6 months, paying £15.09 per hour PAYE. These roles will require police vetting and employment checks as part of the recruitment process. Please apply now and join us in loving Mondays 18% of the business is owned by the Reed Foundation, which supports good causes around the world. Set up by Sir Alec Reed in 1985, it’s the driving force behind all of REED’s philanthropic activities. The Foundation provides funding for a number of charities, channelled via the Big Give, the online donation platform that allows donors to discover and donate to projects of interest.