Lancashire Constabulary are seeking a professional, organised and detail-focused Holmes Indexer to join our Force Major Investigation Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in the investigation of serious and major crime. Working within a dedicated investigative team, you will be responsible for the accurate management, indexing and retrieval of information within the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES), ensuring investigators have timely access to intelligence and evidential material.
There is one full-time post available (37 Hours), and one part time post available (18.5 Hours).
Key Responsibilities:
- To arrange initial incident room preparation and back record conversion.
- To be responsible for the maintenance and monitoring of the equipment used in relation to major incidents.
- To continually self-develop within the role.
- To assist in delivering training needs in relation to HOLMES
Please see the attached job specification for further details.
Skills and Experience:
- HOLMES V16 trained
- Experiences of utilising computer applications.
- Experience of working in a Major Incident Room
- The ability to analyse and interpret complex data.
Vetting and Medical:
Please be aware, as a condition of your appointment you must undergo and pass Recruitment Vetting (RV). Please be aware there is a minimum 3 year UK residency requirement for Recruitment vetting and you must be 18 years old at the point of applying. Successful applicants will also be subject to a medical assessment.
Benefits:
- 25 - 31 days annual leave (role dependant) plus 8 bank holidays pro rata
- Local Government Pension Scheme with contributions from 5.5% to 12.5% depending on your salary
- Sick pay provisions
- Generous maternity / paternity and adoption leave entitlements
- Option to become a member of the onsite unions
- Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
- Access to on-site-gyms – HQ
- Cycle to work scheme
- Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy and Mental Health Peer Supporters
- Hybrid / Agile working (role dependant)
Closing date: Tuesday 10th November 2026 at 10am
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