Job Title: HOLMES Indexer - HC623098 

Work Location: Basingstoke Police Investigation Center, Major Crime Team

Salary: Scale 5 - £30,333 - £32,613 per annum

Hours: 37 hours a week worked, Mon-Thurs 08:00 – 16:00 and Fri 08:00 – 15:30

Contract: Permanent

Closing Date: Sunday 8th February at 23:59 hours

What is HOLMES?

HOLMES (Home Office Large Major Enquiry System) is the system on which our Major Crime investigators keep their records.

The Major Crime Team are looking for a HOLMES Indexer to support the investigation of serious and complex crime within Hampshire by effective use of HOLMES in the Major Incident Room (MIR) and Casualty Bureau (CB).

You will be working both individually and as part of a team researching and maintaining database records and documentation in order to provide accurate information, intelligence and evidence

preparation. 

If this sounds interesting to you then we would welcome your application!

You must be prepared to undertake relevant training courses as necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the role. This includes a national HOLMES indexer course which is 4 weeks in length

 and may be out of Force, hotel and hire car will be provided.

You must be prepared to undertake a driving assessment and eye test in order to utilise force vehicles.

You will be part of a weekend and Bank Holiday “on call” Indexer rota, approximately 1 in 12 weekends, for homicides and other serious crime that requires HOLMES support. This is paid at a standby allowance.

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight at short notice, and therefore needs to have the ability to travel as necessary, ideally a reliable vehicle. 

If successful you must be prepared to undergo the provisions of ‘vetting’ to a MV level. 

This is a varied and exciting role which includes assisting officers with file preparation for court and attending incident briefings/conferences. You will also be working within a Casualty Bureau in the event of a critical incident

You will ensure HOLMES is set up appropriately for each incident, updating the Indexers Policy during investigations, registering all documentation on HOLMES as directed by the receiver.  You will also research and Index data in order to identify areas for investigation, accurately assess and summarise relevant facts from large amounts of information and assist the Serious Crime Review team with regards to historical case reviews 

Please see the HOLMES Indexer role profile for more information

As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:

• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card
• Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network
• Eye test vouchers

If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.

The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application. Candidates Guidance for Completing Application Forms

• If successful following shortlisting you will be invited to attend an assessment morning/afternoon
• If successful at the assessment you will be invited for interview

Assessment will be held week commencing 23rd February 2026. If successful you will be invited to an interview week commencing 2nd March 2026

Educated to QCF Level 2 (3 to 5 passes) OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.

• 2 to 3 years computer experience with busy administrative environment
• An understanding of manual and computerised record keeping systems
• Experience of working on own initiative, individually and within a team

We are emotionally aware - Level 1

We take ownership - Level 1

We analyse critically - Level 1

You should also be aware of the Values (courage, respect and empathy, public service). 

When applying, you will have the opportunity to talk to us about your background and experience, especially when providing evidence against our competency and values framework (CVF).

The CVF provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by you as a member of police staff to be effective in your role.

Please contact the Recruitment team at police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611