KFS are one of the leading forensic providers in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service and building strong working relationships with our customer base. Our team of forensic scientists are experienced in the interpretation and reporting of a wide range of evidence types in support of criminal investigations.
We are passionate about supporting the Criminal Justice system and want to hear from potential employees who share that same passion.
Please read the requirements of the job carefully as your application will be measured against them. Please ensure you have the experience we are looking for. This is a specialist role and as such we will only shortlist those with the relevant experience and attributes.
As a KFS Account Manager you will be the link between our valued customers and our team of forensic scientists supporting criminal investigations.
As the old cliché goes, no two days are the same. The role is interesting, demanding and rewarding in equal measure. One day you could be meeting with a toxicologist, biologist, chemist or drugs expert to resolve a query, on another day you could be conducting a review meeting with one of our customers or preparing a management information report.
The right person may not have an account management background. However, demonstrable transferable skills akin to account management and experience of working within the the CJS or Law Enforcement are essential.
This is not a sales job, the successful candidate will be one who is committed, demonstrates integrity, resilience, has a genuine interest in forensic science, thrives in a close-knit team environment and cares about the job they do.
The Account Manager will manage the day-to-day customer relationship, acting as a primary point of contact to resolve customer and internal queries, including the production of management information.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Account Manager will:
* Manage the day-to-day relationship with existing accounts enhancing relationships with key customer contacts
* Adhere to contractual requirements such as Performance Monitoring Systems to include reporting of defined KPI’s and Management Information.
* Advocate of quality and proactively support the quality management process.
* Attend and present at external customer and internal meetings with other company functions necessary to perform duties and aid business development
* Ensure there is a high level of customer awareness of Key Forensics’ services & product portfolio
* Where requested, undertake specific projects and report findings
* Adhere to health and safety policy, and other requirements relating to care of equipment
Essential Attributes
* A strong and committed team player
* Ability to communicate, present and influence key stakeholders at all levels of an organization
* Strong verbal and written communication skills
* Proven ability to balance multiple demands, while maintaining excellent attention to detail
* Demonstrable focus on quality, with practical experience of the KFS non-conformance process.
* Excellent listening and presentation abilities
* Customer focussed, both internally within Key Forensic and external within the customer base
* Highly motivated, flexible individual who approaches work with a positive attitude
* Well-developed interpersonal skills
* Willing to work out of office hours if required and ability to travel.
Desirable Attributes
* Team player with integrity
* Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to work under challenging circumstances
* Self-disciplined, able to work without supervision
* Competent use of Microsoft Office packages, in particular MS Excel
Qualifications
* Education to A-level standard or equivalent is desirable.
* A full driving license
Experience
* The successful applicant will have experience in a customer facing role working within UK Criminal Justice System or Law Enforcement.
Full Time
Salary £30k per annum
Holidays – 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays (pro rata)
Pension – Contributory
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
Retailer discounts
Location: Coventry
IN ORDER TO PASS OUR STRINGENT SECURITY VETTING YOU MUST HAVE RESIDED IN THE UK FOR THE PREVIOUS 5 YEARS FROM THE DATE OF YOUR APPLICATION. WE CANNOT CONSIDER APPLICANTS THAT HAVE NOT LIVED IN THE UK FOR THE PREVIOUS 5 YEARS AND YOUR APPLICATION WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED. PLEASE ENSURE YOU HAVE A VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK DOCUMENT BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION.
KFS is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity amongst our work force. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and each employee feels respected and able to give of their best. One of our goals is to work within an environment free from discrimination, harassment and prejudice. We aim to embed this in all of our recruitment and selection policies, procedures and practices.
The closing date for this position is 19/01/2026 but we reserve the right to end the vacancy earlier if we find enough suitable applicants to progress to the next stage. Please note: due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you have not heard back from us within 4 weeks of the closing date please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.