Job advert
To act as a national forensic science lead providing support and co-ordination of the overall SPA Forensic Services response to the investigation and review of specific major incidents and sensitive (including covert) enquiries, from crime scene to court, by Police Scotland and partner agencies.
Acting as single point of contact for partners, providing advice and guidance to the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) and enquiry teams.
Setting the forensic strategy across all forensic disciplines and capabilities, the triage and prioritisation of cases to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of the scientific requirements in the investigation.
Hybrid Working
SPA Forensic Services currently operates a hybrid working policy which is designed to suit the needs of both the organisation and staff.
For eligible roles this can mean that a proportion of the working week can be worked routinely from home, through discussion and agreement with your line manager.
If you would like more details on the possibility of hybrid working for the particular role you are considering applying for, please contact Recruitment in the first instance.
The Forensic Services Strategy can be found
The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here
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You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role
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Why work for Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services?
Forensic Services are the largest public sector forensic organisation in Europe and among the largest forensic organisations in the UK.
Our highly-trained and skilled scientists and staff are committed to Scientific Excellence and work with Integrity, Professionalism and Impartiality.
We are responsible for providing forensic services to the criminal justice sector in Scotland including: Police Scotland; the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS); and the Police Investigations and ReviewsCommissioner (PIRC).
Our forensic strategy provides excellent, innovative forensic services to support justice in Scotland and keep our communities safe and protected in line with the Scottish Government`s Justice Outcomes and the strategic aims of Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to peoples lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where staff and officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
As part of that commitment we are an advocate for gender equality having pledged support for HeForShe
HeForShe is a global solidarity movement for gender equality initiated by the United Nations with the aim of encouraging men and boys to speak out for gender equality recognising that gender equality is not just a women`s issue but a basic human right that benefits everyone.
Flexible working
Flexible working arrangements can be considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.
Benefits
You can expect a rewarding and varied career with the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services. We offer competitive salaries, annual salary increments and a wide range of employee benefits. /*generated inline style */
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