The Role:
Location: Split between Force HQ and
Etal Lane, with some agile working possible
Forensic Services within Northumbria Police is transforming, the department provides essential forensic support to all investigations and relies on skill and teamwork of all of our experienced and professional practitioners.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced forensic practitioner to join the Crime Scene Investigation Unit as an essential part of the Forensic Services Management Team. We are looking for an experienced manager with knowledge of forensic practice, to lead the crime scene investigation functions across two critical force areas, the Crime Scene Investigation Unit and the Forensic Collision Investigation Unit. Both units deliver an outstanding frontline service to our communities and ensure that specialist forensic advice and services are able to respond to operational demand.
Both of these units are working towards ISO 17020 forensic accreditation and the technical management of these changing times is a key element of this new and exciting role, as well as leading the operational teams and 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 Crime Scene Investigation Unit and Forensic Collison Investigation Unit, including line management of CSI Supervisors, CSI teams and Forensic Collison Investigators (FCI’s). 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 the ongoing accreditation for CSIU and FCI in order to achieve and maintain the appropriate ISO 17020 accreditation targets as set by the Forensic Science Regulator. This will be achieved by undertaking the function of CSIU ISO Technical Manager.
You will act as Force Project Manager for Northumbria Police as we join the national Forensic Collision Investigation Network (FCIN) ensuring the force upholds its legal S22 obligations as active participants and ensuring the FCIU is operating a deployment model that is efficient and consistent.
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 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?
Suitable candidates will need to be able to demonstrate a passion for forensics and determination to deliver a high performing service. Previous experience of line management and operational service delivery within a forensic unit is essential, however specialist forensic training will be provided where necessary.
For further information please see the
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.