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Are you a HOLMES-trained professional ready to support a live, high-profile major crime investigation?
We’re urgently recruiting HOLMES Reader/Receivers to join Derbyshire Police’s Major Crime Team, supporting a murder enquiry, this is a critical role in one of the UK’s most complex and active investigations.
As a HOLMES Reader/Receiver, you will work in the heart of the Major Incident Room (MIR), handling, assessing, and indexing key documents and information using the Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (HOLMES). You will ensure information is prioritised, recorded, and actioned in support of fast-paced investigative demands.
Receive & assess incoming documentation, determining relevance and security classification
Input and index data into HOLMES, ensuring accurate and searchable records
Support investigative activity by identifying key information and raising relevant actions
Retrieve and generate reports to assist with investigation updates and strategy
Ensure compliance with data protection, security protocols, and legal requirements
Collaborate with colleagues across the MIR, including Indexers, Analysts, and SIOs
Maintain accuracy and pace under pressure in a live investigation environment
HOLMES certification – full training required
Prior experience in a Reader/Receiver or similar HOLMES-based role
Strong understanding of major crime investigations and the HOLMES environment
Proven analytical and research skills
Excellent written and verbal communication
Meticulous attention to detail and data integrity
Confident user of IT systems, including HOLMES and Microsoft Office
Familiarity with data protection and information security standards
Candidates must hold valid NPPV3 or SC vetting, issued by a UK police force within the last 12 months. Submissions without appropriate vetting details cannot be considered.
Based in Derbyshire, working directly within a major incident room on a live investigation
12-week contract initially – very likely to extend given the scope of the operation
Pay: from £18-£21/hr (rate flexible depending on experience)
Step into a critical frontline support role in one of the most significant police operations in the country. If you’re trained, vetted, and ready to act—we want to hear from you.