Identification Manager - JRN 20744
 

The Role:
Location: Based at Peterlee Warehouse, Durham Constabulary.

Forensic Services within Northumbria Police is transforming, the functions at Peterlee provide essential forensic support to all investigations and rely on the skills and teamwork of all of our experienced and professional practitioners.   They include fingerprints, footwear, forensic submissions and plan drawing and many of these units are accredited to ISO 17025 forensic standards as part of a successful strategic alliance with Durham Constabulary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced forensic practitioner to join the Peterlee team as an essential part of the Forensic Services Management Team.  We are looking for an experienced manager with expert knowledge of forensic identification, to lead the functions at Peterlee and deliver an outstanding frontline service to our communities.  

This Identification Manager will lead and develop the operational teams whilst working closely with the Head of Forensic Services to ensure we maximise cost effective forensic opportunities in the investigation of crime, based on scientific and evidential benefits.

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.  

What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Fingerprint Bureau, Footwear Intelligence Unit, Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory, Forensic Submissions and Plan Drawing and Mapping.  As part of this role you will manage and develop staff ensuring they have the knowledge to deliver best results through high performance.

You will be expected to co-ordinate and manage all accreditation needs, working together with the Quality Teams across both Northumbria Police and Durham Constabulary, to achieve and maintain the appropriate ISO 17025 and 17020 accreditation targets as set by the Forensic Science Regulator now and in the future.  

You will be required to attend local, regional and national meeting and conference on behalf of Northumbria Police. You will be fully supported in personal development in this role ensuring you maintain up to date expert and professional skills and knowledge of forensic disciplines, limitations and partnership capabilities, whilst being responsible for providing strategic performance data to support the delivery of Forensic Services across Northumbria Police. 

What do I need?
The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for forensics and determination to deliver a high performing service.  Previous experience of both operational and technical management of a forensic unit is essential and expert status in forensic identification, e.g. fingerprints or footwear would be an advantage. 

For further information please see the attached role profile. 

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 5th October.

Vetting level: Management Vetting (MV) 
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references. 

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
 
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact:
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Kirsty Potter, 4886 Head of Forensics by email at 4886@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.

Vacancy Type
Police Staff
Rank/Grade
Grade J
Hours
Full Time
Salary Range
x£41,904 to £45,873
Vacancy Description
 
The Role:
Location: Based at Peterlee Warehouse, Durham Constabulary.

Forensic Services within Northumbria Police is transforming, the functions at Peterlee provide essential forensic support to all investigations and rely on the skills and teamwork of all of our experienced and professional practitioners.   They include fingerprints, footwear, forensic submissions and plan drawing and many of these units are accredited to ISO 17025 forensic standards as part of a successful strategic alliance with Durham Constabulary.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced forensic practitioner to join the Peterlee team as an essential part of the Forensic Services Management Team.  We are looking for an experienced manager with expert knowledge of forensic identification, to lead the functions at Peterlee and deliver an outstanding frontline service to our communities.  

This Identification Manager will lead and develop the operational teams whilst working closely with the Head of Forensic Services to ensure we maximise cost effective forensic opportunities in the investigation of crime, based on scientific and evidential benefits.

In return for your dedication and experience, we offer 23 days’ leave, excluding bank holidays, increasing to 28 days for 5 years+ service.  We support our people inside and out of work – offering a very competitive pension scheme, childcare vouchers, and discounts on shopping and eating out thanks to the Blue Light Card. And to take care of your physical and mental well-being, we’ve invested in trained mental health first aiders on-site, an employee advice service and access to gyms in some stations.  

What will I be doing?
You will be responsible for the day to day management of the Fingerprint Bureau, Footwear Intelligence Unit, Fingerprint Enhancement Laboratory, Forensic Submissions and Plan Drawing and Mapping.  As part of this role you will manage and develop staff ensuring they have the knowledge to deliver best results through high performance.

You will be expected to co-ordinate and manage all accreditation needs, working together with the Quality Teams across both Northumbria Police and Durham Constabulary, to achieve and maintain the appropriate ISO 17025 and 17020 accreditation targets as set by the Forensic Science Regulator now and in the future.  

You will be required to attend local, regional and national meeting and conference on behalf of Northumbria Police. You will be fully supported in personal development in this role ensuring you maintain up to date expert and professional skills and knowledge of forensic disciplines, limitations and partnership capabilities, whilst being responsible for providing strategic performance data to support the delivery of Forensic Services across Northumbria Police. 

What do I need?
The candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for forensics and determination to deliver a high performing service.  Previous experience of both operational and technical management of a forensic unit is essential and expert status in forensic identification, e.g. fingerprints or footwear would be an advantage. 

For further information please see the attached role profile. 

Interviews are likely to take place week commencing 5th October.

Vetting level: Management Vetting (MV) 
Applicants must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed.  A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information and references. 

If you have any queries with regard to the application process please contact the Talent Acquisition Team by email at careers@northumbria.pnn.police.uk
 
All staff including those appointed on fixed term contracts must successfully complete their probationary period before they are eligible to apply for a Northumbria Police vacancy.

Vacancy Contact:
To discuss the position in more detail please contact Kirsty Potter, 4886 Head of Forensics by email at 4886@northumbria.pnn.police.uk

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.