Assistant Director of Forensic Services, Bluetownonline
Job Title: Assistant Director of Forensic Services
Location: Police Headquarters, Bridgend – with regular travel across Southern Wales
Salary: £85,092 - £90,828
Job type: Full Time / Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Level of Welsh language ability required: Level 2 – if not proficient to attain within 12 months of appointment
Closing Date: 21 November 2025, 15:00
About Us:
The Tri-force Forensic Service is a collaboration between three police forces in South Wales. The Service provides investigators and the CPS with objective and scientific evidence to support exonerating the innocent and bringing the guilty to justice. With most crimes leaving a forensic footprint, having a flexible, responsive and first-class forensic service has never been more important to policing. Key priorities are to develop and improve the forensic service offering to customers in parallel with stewardship of quality standards to safeguard robust and impartial outcomes.
The Role:
Reporting to the All-Wales Assistant Chief Constable, this senior leadership position has responsibility for the development and delivery of a comprehensive strategy that directly supports the operational and strategic priorities of the three police forces in South Wales. You will ensure the highest standards of financial stewardship, governance and compliance, while identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies. The Tri-Force Forensic Service consists of two Forensic bases in Police Headquarters in Bridgend and Police Headquarters in Carmarthen, as well as several Digital Forensics, Forensic Collision Investigator and Crime Scene Investigator hubs across the three force areas. You will provide strong leadership across the collaboration, set strategic direction and manage complex issues.
About You:
You will be a transformational leader, passionate about forensic science and its application to deliver justice. You will be experienced and educated to a high standard, being evidence based, robust and proportionate in your decision making.
Requirements:
* An accountable leader, responsible for the line management of a senior management team and those they govern.
* Work collaboratively with the All-Wales ACC and other management disciplines on the development of tactical strategies at a tri-force regional level.
* Provide complex, expert and specialist advice on strategy, planning performance and delivery.
* A clear understanding of financial management and business planning.
* Accountability through governance and the robust management of people and performance.
* Work with stakeholders to provide appropriate development and updates on policy, strategy and direction.
Qualifications:
Essential:
* Qualified to degree level in a relevant subject area such as Forensic science, or equivalent experience.
Desirable:
* Qualified to Masters level in a relevant subject.
* Qualified to Level 5 in Leadership & Management, IOSH Managing Safety or equivalent.
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team, working in an impactful and dynamic environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to exceptional service delivery and organisational excellence.
Benefits:
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, rising to 29 days after 5 years' service (pro rata for part time)
* A Blue Light Card and use of the Police Diolch savings and benefits portal
* Access cycle to work and car salary sacrifice schemes
* Sign up for the National Police Healthcare Scheme
* Subscribe to low-cost onsite gym use or access discounted gym memberships through local providers
* Entry into a generous Local Government Pension Scheme
* Have access to a comprehensive occupational sick pay scheme
* Continuous Professional Development opportunities
Additional Information:
The successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC level.
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