RS332 Regional Forensic Services Manager ** External**
Calder Park, Wakefield
£49,023 - £52,332 per annum
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY
Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services (YatH RSSS)
Regional Forensic Services Manager
Forensic Services Unit
Calder Park
Wakefield
1 x 37 hours permanent post (flexi-time)
West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit a Regional Forensic Services Manager to be based at Calder Park, Wakefield.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as a senior manager within the lead Force for the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Scientific Support Services (YatH RSSS).
The Role: As Regional Forensic Services Manager you will act as the professional lead and central point of contact for the Yorkshire and Humber region on the use of forensic science provision. Within the role you will seek to maximise the contribution of scientific resources to the detection and prevention of crime. The post holder will also supervise the forensic services budget to ensure that all internal and external scientific resources are effectively utilised to fulfil local and regional objectives.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead and coordinate the delivery of forensic assessment, forensic exhibit management, scientific intelligence services and the services of a DNA Recovery Laboratory. The successful candidate will manage the performance and quality standards for the entire Forensic Services Unit in accordance with regional, national and ISO requirements. The supervision of the investigation and resolution of complaints and non-conformances relating to Forensic Services will be an aspect of the role.
The post holder will have extensive experience in a range of forensic science disciplines and a demonstrable knowledge of relevant National and European policies and guidance requirements in relation to forensic exhibit sampling, retention, intelligence and evidence.
If the role is of interest to you and you can demonstrate the following:
• Strong management and decision-making skills
• An ability to assume first/second line management responsibilities for over 50 Police Staff members.
• Capability of working under pressure with competing demands.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours to suit business needs and to travel within and outside of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
If you answer YES to the above then we would like to hear from you.
Prior to completing the application form should prospective candidates wish to hear more about the role then participation in a familiarisation session/call could be made available, please make enquires with Neil Woods, Head of Identification Services by e-mailing neil.woods@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk to make the necessary arrangements.
What we can offer you:
The role comes with an attractive salary and 29 days of annual leave entitlement from your first day in post, with an additional 5 days once you have been with West Yorkshire Police for 5 years. Internal candidates will carry across any additional leave entitlement they may already have.
Facilities at Calder Park are state of the art, boasting in-house specialist laboratories. The complex is within walking distance of a number of popular food and drink establishments with easy access to the M1 motorway and Wakefield city centre.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 18th September 2020.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Scientific Support Services (YatH RSSS)
Regional Forensic Services Manager
Forensic Services Unit
Calder Park
Wakefield
1 x 37 hours permanent post (flexi-time)
West Yorkshire Police is looking to recruit a Regional Forensic Services Manager to be based at Calder Park, Wakefield.
This is an excellent opportunity to work as a senior manager within the lead Force for the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Scientific Support Services (YatH RSSS).
The Role: As Regional Forensic Services Manager you will act as the professional lead and central point of contact for the Yorkshire and Humber region on the use of forensic science provision. Within the role you will seek to maximise the contribution of scientific resources to the detection and prevention of crime. The post holder will also supervise the forensic services budget to ensure that all internal and external scientific resources are effectively utilised to fulfil local and regional objectives.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual to lead and coordinate the delivery of forensic assessment, forensic exhibit management, scientific intelligence services and the services of a DNA Recovery Laboratory. The successful candidate will manage the performance and quality standards for the entire Forensic Services Unit in accordance with regional, national and ISO requirements. The supervision of the investigation and resolution of complaints and non-conformances relating to Forensic Services will be an aspect of the role.
The post holder will have extensive experience in a range of forensic science disciplines and a demonstrable knowledge of relevant National and European policies and guidance requirements in relation to forensic exhibit sampling, retention, intelligence and evidence.
If the role is of interest to you and you can demonstrate the following:
• Strong management and decision-making skills
• An ability to assume first/second line management responsibilities for over 50 Police Staff members.
• Capability of working under pressure with competing demands.
• Preparedness to work flexible hours to suit business needs and to travel within and outside of the Yorkshire and the Humber region.
If you answer YES to the above then we would like to hear from you.
Prior to completing the application form should prospective candidates wish to hear more about the role then participation in a familiarisation session/call could be made available, please make enquires with Neil Woods, Head of Identification Services by e-mailing neil.woods@westyorkshire.pnn.police.uk to make the necessary arrangements.
What we can offer you:
The role comes with an attractive salary and 29 days of annual leave entitlement from your first day in post, with an additional 5 days once you have been with West Yorkshire Police for 5 years. Internal candidates will carry across any additional leave entitlement they may already have.
Facilities at Calder Park are state of the art, boasting in-house specialist laboratories. The complex is within walking distance of a number of popular food and drink establishments with easy access to the M1 motorway and Wakefield city centre.
This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 18th September 2020.
Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.
West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.
For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.
Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
No Shift Allowance
This opportunity is closed to applications.