Exhibitions Officer

Description

Job title: Exhibit Management Officer

•Salary: £(phone number removed) to £29,859.00 per annum

•Contract: Permanent working full time 37 hours per week, flexible working

•Location: Regional Scientific Support Services, Calder Park, Wakefield

Looking for challenging and exciting role where you can make a real impact on policing services?

A Police staff role within the Exhibit Management Unit is an excellent opportunity to gain experience and develop into other roles with Regional Scientific support services, giving an understanding of exhibit integrity, continuity, packaging and storage

Role and Responsibilities

The role is responsible for providing a comprehensive forensic exhibit management service through the handling of casework exhibits received via the 4 Police Forces within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. By effectively managing casework exhibits, the continuity of records and the recording of the transfer of exhibits, the main aim is to ensure that the integrity and continuity of evidence is maintained.

Key duties include:

• Undertaking visual checking of forensic exhibits and associated documentation

• Maintain accurate computer and clerical records to ensure exhibit integrity and continuity in accordance with regional policy and procedures.

• Receive telephone/email enquiries from internal and external customers relating to case progress, packaging and storage of evidence. responding to them appropriately, professionally, and confidently.

• Undertake general administration including ordering of equipment and stationery to help ensure the effective and efficient running of the unit.

Expectations

Eligible candidates will have a good standard of literacy and numeracy, previous experience of working in an office environment - preferably working with exhibit handling, and a working knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Essential Criteria

Please refer to the role profile to ensure you meet the essential criteria for the role. xjnqpsq

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)

• Flexible working

• 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.

Closing date: 23:55 hours 17th May 2026

The successful candidate will be subject to personal and financial vetting checks prior to appointment

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