Full time vacancy
Kidlington MOVING TO Bicester end of 2026
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines as well as crime scene investigation, to create a forward looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely services that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations.
This is a unique and hands‑on opportunity to join our Forensic Investigation Unit (FIU), where you will play a vital role in maintaining the integrity and continuity of forensic and biometric evidence. You will act as a professional and reliable point of contact between the FIU and its customers, supporting the organisation’s commitment to securing detections and convictions.
A key purpose of this role is the physical handling, movement, and manual processing of forensic exhibits, often involving the lifting, transporting, and secure management of items of varying size and weight. Candidates must be comfortable with regular manual handling as a central part of the job.
Key Responsibilities
- Manual handling, movement, and secure management of forensic exhibits, including biometric samples, ensuring integrity at every stage.
- Quality‑assuring, documenting, and recording exhibits on computerised systems and updating results as required.
- Processing invoices
- Managing incoming and outgoing post and dispatches, including the secure packaging and preparation of exhibits for onward transmission.
- Providing general administrative and clerical support such as call handling, filing, typing, and photocopying.
- Presenting a professional interface between the FIU and internal/external customers.
You will have recent experience of working in an administrative role, working to deadlines along with proven computer skills and the ability to interrogate and accurately input data from a variety of sources. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
You will have recent experience of working in an administrative role, working to deadlines along with proven computer skills and the ability to interrogate and accurately input data from a variety of sources. You will also have excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work as part of a team.
The successful candidate will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process and an enhanced level of vetting.
If you are a TVP employee and have you been in your current post for less than 12 months, you need to seek approval from your line manager to be eligible to apply for this role.
As part of the Thames Valley Police family, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 23681. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 19th July 2026.
Thames Valley Police (TVP) is making a significant, multi-year investment in our Forensic Services and is transforming our wide array of forensic disciplines to create a forward-looking, accredited service which delivers proportionate, timely outcomes that support effective crime investigation for TVP and other external organisations. Our investment includes developing our people, making best use of technology and creating a Centre of Excellence for the future:
New state-of-the-art forensics centre planned for Thames Valley – TVP Careers
Find out more about TVP Forensics here.
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