Keith Borer Consultants is a Forensic Science Consultancy that has been providing forensic consultancy and expert witness services since 1980. We are looking for a Drugs Expert with knowledge of the following to join our established team of consultants: Controlled drug types, their presentation and modes of use Current drug trends in the UK Current drugs legislation in the UK The structure and functioning of the UK drugs market Drug slang terminology Drug text message interpretation Drug valuation Patterns of drug use Familiarity with some of the following would also be advantageous: Drugs examination methodologies Drugs production methodologies (cultivation and synthesis operations) Laboratory practices and procedures To be considered for this role, in addition to having requisite technical knowledge, you will need to be organised and diligent, self-motivated, capable of working independently and have the ability to present complex issues, both orally and in writing, to people with different levels of understanding (lay persons, lawyers, peers etc.). Experience of working in the forensic arena and attending court as an expert witness would also be advantageous. The position can be office based (Durham or Huntingdon) or filled remotely and can be offered either full or part time. Travel throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, and occasionally further afield, is to be expected. Duties will include: Taking enquiries and preparing estimates Coordinating work and managing own caseload Preparing written reports for use in Court proceedings Attending Court and conferences with legal professionals to present and defend conclusions Peer reviewing colleagues’ reports Growing and developing your area, including engaging in marketing activities The standard working day is 7.5 hours; hours to be agreed between 08:00-17:30. Keith Borer Consultants prides itself on providing a supportive and nurturing working environment for all staff. Consultants are supported by Logistic Administrators who assist with day-to-day case management, and by a designated Team Leader and Mentor who are on hand to help with any operational challenges. Continuous Professional Development is actively promoted through in-house knowledge sharing and participation in external courses where appropriate. In additional to a competitive salary, commensurate with relevant experience, we offer the following benefits: 33 days holiday including bank holidays Pension Scheme (7.5% employer contribution with a minimum of 2.5% employee contribution) Life assurance (Death in Service 4x base salary) Private Healthcare with Aviva (optional) Perkbox Membership (Provides access to a wide range of high street discounts) 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme Due to nature of the work we undertake, all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past five years and will be required to gain and retain security clearance which we will arrange. Cellmark does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy of third-party job advertisements in relation to estimated salary. Keith Borer Consultants is part of Orchid Cellmark Ltd. Company information can be found at www.keithborer.co.uk. If you would like further information about this post, please contact recruitmentkeithborer.co.uk - Click to send an email - Click to send an email We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable applicants.