HOLMES Reader/Receiver – SO15 Major Incident Rooms (MIR)

Role: HOLMES Reader/Receiver - SO15 Major Incident Rooms
Location: West Brompton (occasional travel to alternative locations)
Hourly Rate: £33.03
Vetting Requirement: DV clearance required prior to application

Role Overview

Join the SO15 Major Incident Rooms (MIR) team, pivotal in driving counter-terrorism investigations.

As a HOLMES Reader/Receiver, you will be responsible for managing, reviewing, and actioning critical material within complex investigations.

Your contributions will directly impact the efficiency and success of these high-stakes operations.

• Documentation Review: Receive, assess, and prioritise incoming investigation materials.


• Action Creation: Generate and manage tasks to direct investigators effectively.


• Quality Assurance: Ensure all documentation meets GSC guidelines and address discrepancies.


• SIO Engagement: Brief and attend meetings with Senior Investigating Officers (SIO).


• Case File Development: Collaborate with case officers to build comprehensive case files.


• Legal Evidence: Prepare and present evidence in criminal courts and tribunals.


• Team Support: Deputise for the HOLMES Office Manager when required.

• HOLMES Reader/Receiver Certification.

• Solid understanding of criminal investigations and associated legislation.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills.


• Confident liaison with external partners and organisations.


• Ability to manage high volumes of information effectively.


• Proficient in prioritising and organising tasks under pressure.


• Willingness to learn Altia Scanning software in-house.

• Resolute, Compassionate, and Committed: Level 1 - Emotionally aware.


• Inclusive Leadership: Level 1 - Delivering, supporting, and inspiring.


• Intelligent Policing: Level 1 - Innovative and open-minded.


• Metropolitan Police Values: Professionalism.

Please contact Lewis on 01772 208962 or email Lewis.Ashcroft@Servicecare.org.uk.