Digital Forensic Administrator

Job Title: Digital Forensic Administrator

Hours: Full Time, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm.

Working for #TeamNP.

Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.

As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we’ll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.

As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.

Whether you’re a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.

Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters.

Considering a career in Forensics?

An exciting opportunity has arisen within the Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) for candidates wishing to join our team as a Digital Forensic Administrator.

Within this role, you will liaise directly with Police officers and staff handling enquiries in relation to the examination of digital devices. You will coordinate daily activities relating to the receipt and storage of exhibits for digital forensic services and facilitate secure storage for examination.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within our busy department and contribute to the rewarding and outstanding work we deliver to the wider force.

What will I be doing?

• Coordinating activities relating to the receipt and storage of exhibits, ensuring compliance requirements are met
• Administrative duties, ensuring exhibits and evidence are returned.
• Liaising with stakeholders to ensure visits are carried out securely.
• Ensuring the reception area is staffed over core hours to process orders and deliveries.
• Receive and quality check digital exhibits, ensuring they are packaged correctly.
• Ensuring the security of all digital exhibits in storage.

Please be aware that you may be exposed to police reports, intelligence, and photographic material of a disturbing nature as part of this role.

What do I need?

• Experience in an administrative role.
• The ability to plan your own time and use an appointment-based system.
• Attention to detail and accuracy to take in and process information.
• The ability to work under pressure and remain calm.
• Strong team working skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Confidentiality is extremely important in this role so you will need to demonstrate integrity and professionalism.

Vacancy Contact

To discuss the position in more detail please contact Jack Innes–Carter, Digital Technical Forensic Manager at jack.innes-carter@northumbria.police.uk

What we offer

• 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Fantastic market‑leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes – local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We’ve invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on‑site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club – join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you know

Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Digital Forensic Administrator with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.

The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by face to face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.

We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.

If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.

Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.

If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 3 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, biometrics, medical information, and references.

Terms of appointment

This is a permanent role subject to a six‑month probationary period

If you are successful in your application, you will have a six‑month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.