Forensic Imaging Specialist 72 Grade G

This vacancy has now closed to new applicants.

Police Staff
Permanent
Full Time
Forensic Services
Vestigo House, Chadderton
Grade G - £35,526- £37,692
Management Vetting
Call Out / Standby
Shift Allowance, Shift work
Peer Leader
£35, 526 plus 7.5 % Unsociable Hours Allowance
1
36.25

31/08/2025, 23:55

Do you have an interest in forensics? Do you have a qualification in photography? Are you experienced in medical / clinical photography?

 Then this role may be the chance for you to showcase those skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialised area of policing.

The Forensic Imaging Unit is a small team within Forensic Services who provide 24 / 7 cover for the entire force area from their base in Chadderton, Manchester.

In the role of a Forensic Imaging Specialist, you are a critical part of the investigation of serious and major crime. You will:
• Attend Home office post-mortems to undertake medical photography
• Attend Major incident crime scenes to carry out 360 photography / videography

  • Complete post-production work - visual court presentations / sanitised imagery

The role requires the individual to hold a recognised professional photographic qualification or have the equivalent professional experience in a similar role.

 If you would like to apply for this role, please upload your CV with the below information only. (There is no need to evidence all the criteria on the Job Description).

- A section about yourself
- Qualifications
- Employment history

- Hold a valid UK driving licence with access to own vehicle for work purposes.
- Evidence of using macro photography and lighting techniques
- Evidence of a working knowledge of video camera technology and post-production editing techniques

- Evidence of strong interpersonal skills

If you do not evidence the above your application will not be progressed.

 

Important eligibility criteria information

  • Please note, you must be at least 18 years old to apply

  • You will not be appointed until you are at least 18 years old

  • You must have at least 5 years residency in the UK to apply

Important information before you commence an application

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

  • National Insurance Number
  • Identification Detail e.g. passport
  • Address information
  • Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
  • Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos you have

You may require the following documents to complete this application form or these may be requested during the selection process:

  • A Passport style photograph
  • A copy of your photo card driving licence
  • A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
  • A copy of your Passport or birth certificate
  • Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only)
  • Clear, colour photos of all tattoos
  • Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
  • Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
  • Deed poll certificate for any name changes 

Important information before you commence an application for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.

Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save. 

Due to the Equality Act (2010) the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices. 

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so. 

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment @ gmprecruitment1@gmp.police.uk 

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. 

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP. 

Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached). 

The portal to upload Tattoos should not be used to upload CV’s or Expressions of Interest if you do this your application will not be included in the recruitment process. 

To be eligible to apply for a police staff role in GMP, you need to demonstrate that you have the appropriate right to work in the UK and to carry out the hours or type of work that you are applying for.  

 Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role. 

Supporting Documents

This vacancy is closed to applications.