Forensic Intel Officer in Preston

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Location: Preston

Rate: £13.84 per hour PAYE

Contract: Temporary, ad hoc

Duration: Until December 2026

Red Snapper Recruitment (RSR) are currently recruiting for a Forensic Submissions and Intelligence Officer to work on a temporary, ad hoc basis in Preston until December 2026. This role would suit someone with a background in forensic science, crime investigation, intelligence or a related scientific discipline, who is confident analysing information, managing casework and providing advice to colleagues.

The Role

You will work within the Forensic Submissions and Intelligence Team, providing a customer-focused service by evaluating forensic work requests, advising officers on forensic services and producing forensic intelligence and research.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Monitoring and assessing forensic submissions made by operational officers to internal and external forensic laboratories and agencies.
• Providing advice on forensic science opportunities to maximise evidential opportunities.
• Liaising with internal departments, external forensic agencies and other relevant organisations.
• Monitoring submissions to the National DNA Database, including PACE, elimination and biometric samples.
• Analysing and quality-checking DNA match reports and speculative searches.
• Producing Streamlined Forensic Reports where appropriate.
• Evaluating statements and reports received from forensic laboratories and agencies.
• Researching forensic evidence, results and intelligence to identify similar or linked crimes and provide relevant information to investigating officers.
• Maintaining and interrogating computerised systems and databases to ensure accurate case management.
• Using force systems to manage forensic casework and ensure compliance and legality.
• Attending case conferences and forensic strategy meetings where required.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of forensic science techniques and services.
• Working in line with relevant quality, health and safety, equality and data protection requirements.

Essential Experience

Candidates should have:

• A GCSE qualification or equivalent in a scientific discipline, such as Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Combined Science or Maths.
• Scientific or forensic experience relating to crime investigation.
• Experience of analysing data and preparing reports.
• Experience of monitoring, maintaining and interrogating computerised systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience of assessing information, identifying what is relevant and making appropriate decisions.
• Experience of working effectively as part of a team.
• The ability to work with minimum supervision and organise and prioritise your own workload.
• The ability to deal professionally with people in difficult situations.
• A self-motivated approach and willingness to develop within the role.

Desirable Experience

It would be beneficial to have experience of:

• Monitoring and managing budgets.
• Formulating forensic strategies.
• Building and maintaining internal and external partnerships.
• Mentoring or training others.
• Working with forensic submissions, forensic intelligence or the National DNA Database.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.

If this role is not for you but you do know somebody who would be interested, please feel free to refer them to us! We have a "Refer A Friend" bonus scheme and we will reward you retail vouchers for any referrals who are not already known to us and are successfully placed!

Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group. The Red Snapper Group acts as an employment agency (permanent) and as an employment business (temporary) - a free and confidential service to candidates. The Red Snapper Recruitment Group is an equal opportunities employer.