Digital Forensic Administrator
• £25,242 - £26,703
• Permanent Contract
• Wakefield
Looking for an admin role where you can make a real impact on policing services?
The Digital Forensic Administrator role sits within the Digital Forensic Unit (DFU), part of Protective Services Crime at West Yorkshire Police, based at Calder Park in Wakefield. The DFU plays a critical role in supporting the investigation of serious and complex crime through the management and examination of digital evidence.
This is a permanent, full-time opportunity to join a specialist unit that operates at the heart of modern policing. The post holder will provide essential administrative support to digital forensic practitioners, helping to ensure the smooth and efficient handling of digital exhibits and enquiries. While challenging and demanding, the role offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute directly to frontline policing and the criminal justice process.
Key duties and responsibilities:
• Accurately logging all exhibits onto the Digital Forensic Unit case management system
• Ensuring the correct, secure storage and handling of digital exhibits in line with policies and procedures
• Managing and responding to enquiries made to the Digital Forensic Unit
• Assisting colleagues to maximise the efficiency and evidential potential of submissions to the unit
• Supporting the archiving and deletion of digital data in accordance with departmental procedures and statutory regulations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with data protection and evidential standards
• Supporting the overall administrative function of the DFU to ensure continuity of service
• Travel between Digital Forensic laboratories across West Yorkshire, depending on operational requirements.
Expectations:
To succeed in this role, you will be expected to:
• Have previous experience working in an administrative role
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of, and ability to operate, a range of computer packages
• Possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Show strong organisational skills with the ability to manage workloads and priorities effectively
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours to meet the needs of the department
• Ideally hold a full current UK or European driving licence and be willing and able to travel for business purposes
• See the role profile for the full range of essential and desirable criteria
Benefits / What We Offer:
West Yorkshire Police staff can access a wide range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, development and work-life balance, including:
• Generous annual leave allowance - 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days after five years of service (plus bank holidays)
• Membership of the West Yorkshire Pension Fund, a secure Defined Benefit CARE (Career Average Revalued Earnings) pension scheme
• Membership options for the Police Treatment Centre and The Police Children’s Charity (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to savings, discounts and cashback rewards through staff schemes, including eligibility to purchase a Blue Light Card
• Option to sign up to our Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility-dependent)
• Access to a wide range of internal wellbeing services and support programmes
• Opportunities for career development and training
• Supportive HR policies, including maternity, paternity and other family-friendly provisions
• A meaningful career with a clear sense of purpose supporting policing services that protect communities
• Opportunities to join staff networks, wellbeing groups, and sports clubs
We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and a member of the Fair Work Charter. See here for more information:
West Yorkshire Fair Work Charter
How to Apply:
This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact while continuing to develop – fill out the application form, giving evidence of how you meet the essential and desirable criteria, along with providing some examples of how you meet the Competency and Value Framework Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
Closing date: 10th May 2026
Interviews: expected W/C 1st June 2026, shortlisted candidates will be contacted individually
The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment
