Drug Expert Witness Coordinator.- HC623076

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in southern England is seeking a Drug Expert Witness Coordinator to manage requests and mentor drug expert witnesses. This permanent role requires a minimum Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification and extensive experience in investigations related to Drug Supply. Candidates should have significant knowledge of drug issues and understand money laundering intricacies. The Council promotes flexible working and offers generous benefits, including annual leave and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to learning and development opportunities

Excellent wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Educated to QCF Level 4 or relevant work experience.
• Minimum Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and triage requests for drug expert witnesses.
• Advise on drugs policies and tactical advice for operations.
• Provide mentorship and development for Force Drug Expert Witnesses.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of drug related matters

Understanding of money laundering

Experience giving evidence in court

Education

Competent Constable or QCF Level 4

Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification

Job description

Drug Expert Witness Coordinator - HC623076

Job Title: Drug Expert Witness Coordinator, Forensic Support, Forensic Services - HC623076

Location: Southampton Central Police Station.

Salary: SO2, £40,383.00 - £42,612.00 per annum

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week - (There may be a requirement to work unsocial hours occasionally in order to respond to operational demands for which the appropriate recompense will be paid.)

Closing Date: Monday 26th January 2026 at 23:59 hours

About The Role

You will coordinate and triage all requests for work and allocate these out to a suitable drug expert witness, as well as mentoring and development of all Force Drugs Expert Witnesses (DEW), ensuring they deliver high quality reports and statements. You will advise the force, at all levels of seniority, on drugs policies and procedures including providing tactical advice for drugs operations and support for festivals and CLIW, where required. You will also be a point of contact for internal and external partners in law enforcement and other public bodies. Your support to all Force Drug Expert Witnesses to ensure continued and effective expertise is maintained and to advise on and promote an effective force drug expert succession planning regime.

Whats On Offer

• Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities.
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 24 days in addition to public holidays, rising to 29 after five years’ service.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities.
• Retail, holiday and leisure discounts through Hampshire Police Leisure and Sports Club or Blue Light Card.
• Excellent wellbeing support and access to Employee Assistance Programme.
• Staff representation groups and inclusion network.

Essential Qualifications

Competent Constable or staff Educated to QCF Level 4 or to have undertaken work experience deemed to have brought the post-holder to a comparable level. Minimum of Level 2 Drug Expert Witness Qualification.

Essential Experience

• Extensive experience of completing investigations into offences relating to Drug Supply.
• Experience of giving evidence in court in trials relating to Drug Supply.
• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of drug related matters.
• Demonstrate an understanding of money laundering.

Competencies and Values

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Contact details for an informal discussion

Please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or on 023 8045 1611

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