Indexer (Professional Standards)

Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Indexer (Professional Standards) to work within the South Yorkshire Police Force Location: Sheffield Rate: £14.99 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Hybrid…

Pay rate £14.99/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 14 October 2026

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Adecco are please to be recruiting for a Indexer (Professional Standards) to work within the South Yorkshire Police Force

Location: Sheffield

Rate: £14.99 per hour

Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, Hybrid

Contract: Temporary until April 2026 (6 Months)

**Please note this role is subject to POLICE VETTING, you must have been residing within the UK for a minimum of 3 Years continually**

Role Purpose:

The Indexer will play a crucial role in maintaining an auditable document flow, ensuring accurate indexing and reporting of information as directed by the Professional Standards Leadership Team. This position requires a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage and manipulate data effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Apply standardised administration procedures by interrogating IT systems, linking relevant facts for investigations, and conducting data-matching exercises.
Maintain an auditable document flow and designated indices as instructed, ensuring successful indexing and reporting.
Research, prioritise, and index actions indicated in documents to support enquiry teams.
Recommend minor procedural changes to improve the indexing system and identify interdependencies with allied databases.
Take initiative in resolving document flow or indexing issues while adhering to data protection regulations.
Communicate with national or government bodies to obtain or provide technical information.
Support the legal process by validating and accounting for the operation of the indexing system.
Guide ancillary staff and maintain accurate records of communications to ensure relevant information is processed effectively.
Attend briefings and meetings, taking notes and supporting reviews of ongoing and archived enquiries.
Assist in producing schedules and maintaining Microsoft Excel-based indexing data as the primary expert.
Undertake administrative tasks, including filing and retrieving documentation and acting as a proofreader in collaboration with the research team.Experience, Skills, and Training Required:

Essential Criteria:

Basic keyboard skills.
Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Microsoft products with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to analyse and interpret information effectively.Desirable Criteria:

Experience with Microsoft Excel, Windows, and related products.
HOLMES training is desirable but not essential.

Working Environment:
Our client values flexibility and encourages hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will benefit from a supportive work culture that promotes equality and diversity.

Why Join?

Competitive hourly rate of £14.99.
Opportunity to enhance your skills in a dynamic environment.
Engage in meaningful work that contributes to public sector standards.
Flexible working options available to support work-life balance.

This role is ideal for individuals seeking to make a meaningful impact within the public sector while developing their professional skills. If you are detail-oriented, proactive, and passionate about maintaining high standards, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and skills.

Our client is committed to equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. All appointments will be made on merit. Don't miss the chance to be part of this vital work!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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