Job Description

Word Processing Officer (WPO) HOLMESSalary: Band 4, xc2xa38,092 - xc2xa38,184 per annum (xc2xa326,106 - xc2xa326,403 pro rata)Location: Agile, Middle Engine Lane and Home WorkingHours/Contract: 11.47 Hours (0.31), PermanentWorking for #TeamNPOur purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job - and that's where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in.As one of the largest police forces in England we have a huge variety of departments and specialisms offering you endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes and online soft skills courses to leadership development programmes; we'll give you the support, training and time to carve out the career you always wanted.As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard and valued.Whether you're a member of staff or a volunteer, you can also expect first-rate support to manage your health and wellbeing. With year-round events, a 24/7 welfare support hotline and a leading approach to neurodiversity, our initiatives enable you to be at your best.Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job, it's a chance to be part of something that really matters.The roleHere at Northumbria Police, we think our region is amazing! It takes a great deal of people from different backgrounds, with diverse skills and experience to serve our force area effectively, think you have what it takes to help us make a difference? This could be the perfect time for you to join us in our Crime Team as a Word Processing Officer for Home Office Large Major Enquiry System (WPO HOLMES).Are you detail-oriented and passionate about justice? Join #TeamNP and play a key support role in our major investigations. You'll transcribe various media recordings-from suspect interviews to body-worn video footage-accurately and promptly, ensuring they are well-presented and accessible. Additionally, you'll type and proofread documents, statements, and other materials using the HOLMES system or other word processing tools, providing comprehensive administrative support to our Major Investigation Team. Make a difference with your meticulous work and be part of a team dedicated to successful prosecutions!What you'll do

• Transcribe in an accurate, well presented, accessible and timely manner, media recordings in varying formats.

• Type and proof read documents, statements and other written material into the correct format, either on the computerised HOLMES system or other word processing systems within a Major Incident Room
• Use and research the HOLMES database to carry out role and support enquiry officers with up to date information.
• Attend and take part in briefings.
• Work to tight deadlines to facilitate timely file submission.

Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view theWhat you'll bring

• RSA level 3 or OCR level 3 Text processing or equivalent qualification.
• Skilled in the use of specialist IT packages, systems and/or databases to fulfil role requirements. Successful completion of MIR Typist training course.
• Able to appropriately prioritise and plan own work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team to achieve shared objectives, demonstrating awareness of individual differences and providing support and advice as required Able to proactively develop effective working relationships with colleagues, partners and other stakeholders.
• Good communication skills with the ability to listen, empathise, provide support and adapt language, form, and message to meet the needs of different people / audiences.
• Able to work in a highly pressured environment and deal with sensitive and distressing information.

We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Phil Mordue 6307 by email at .What we offer

• 26 days' leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays
• NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme
• Enhanced maternity, shared parental and adoption leave
• Flexi time - allowing you to fit your working hours around your individual needs
• Flexible working (we are happy to discuss options such as compressed hours
• Agile working - option to work from home, your team zone, and spaces across force
• Fantastic market-leading public sector pension scheme with up to 16% employer contribution
• Corporate travel schemes - local rail, bus services and metro discounts
• Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers
• Discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card and Blue Light Tickets
• We've invested in extensive paid sick leave, trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service for the times you need that additional support.
• Access to gyms in some stations
• Sports & Social Club - join our thriving sports scene at Team NP and enjoy further exclusive discounts on days out and travel
• Cycle to work scheme
• Opportunity to volunteer in local community

Just so you knowOur application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a WPO HOLMES with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you're applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face to face. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.If your application is successful, we'll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.Terms of appointmentThis is a permanent role subject to a six-month probationary period.If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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