HOLMES Indexer
Department
Major Crime Unit
Location
Slough, Home Address (Hybrid)
Rank/Grade
TVP Broad Band 2E
Salary
Band 2E, £27,449 per annum, plus benefits
Part/Full Time
Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated
Type of Contract
Permanent
Job Advert
Full time vacancy
The centre of a Major Inquiry is the Incident Room where all forms of information are collated from many sources. The information is channelled using a set of administrative procedures into the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES) Computer to enable the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) to direct and control the course of the enquiry. As an Indexer you will be required to read, research and index on the HOLMES system all documentation processed through the Receiver and Statement Reader, raise and result actions to the operational enquiry teams, ensuring the provision of relevant accurate detail to enable completion of the identified task. You will also provide an efficient and effective administrative support for Holmes Major Incident Rooms including handling incoming telephone calls, assisting with typing/proofreading documents and attending briefings as required.
You will have a proven ability to accurately disseminate and summarise information and have a working knowledge of computer networks/systems including Microsoft Office packages. You will also need to have recent and relevant experience of working in an administrative environment.
Along with all other posts in the Force Crime this role will require an enhanced level of vetting.
The successful applicant will be expected to undertake the established psychological screening process.
Our HOLMES staff are hybrid workers and there is currently a 50:50 split although you may be required to come into the office more frequently when operationally necessary.
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. To view a full list of our benefits, please click the below link.
If you are an 'at risk' member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application.
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.
If you have any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team at quoting reference We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 12th October 2025.
Find out more about our roles here.
LI-Hybrid (for hybrid working)
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