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We are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Technical Manager to work on a full‑time, long‑term contract in Eastleigh, Hampshire. This role comes with a hybrid working policy. The role is initially for a 6‑month period, with a view to be extended.
The role will be situated within a Police Force, so applicants must be able to obtain national security vetting.
The role is paying £18.41 per hour (PAYE)
Job Purpose
To support the Technical Manager in implementing and maintaining ISO quality standards. To ensure compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s requirements across Hampshire & IOW Constabulary and partner agencies, delivering an integrated quality and training management framework for the provision of all forensic services.
Key Responsibilities
* Depute for the Technical Manager as technical and quality lead for Scientific Services Department (SSD), making routine decisions regarding the quality management systems and ensuring all practices meet the required standard.
* Assist the Technical Manager with working with key stakeholders including ICT and corporate services e.g. H&S to ensure that corporate policies and procedures comply with all legislative requirements (quality and non‑quality).
* Under the direction of the TM maintain quality technical processes and systems in all areas of service delivery to assist attain and retain accreditation to relevant industry quality standards.
* Develop relationships and work closely with key stakeholders within the criminal justice system (including but not limited to UKAS, FCN, TF, and University partners) to ensure that Scientific Services achieves accreditation within the timeframes outlined by the Forensic Science Regulator and remains at the forefront of forensic innovation.
* Facilitate validation and verification of technical equipment, personnel and processes.
* Support the TM develop and maintain standard operating procedures and other quality processes.
* Act as a subject matter expert in their technical area/discipline and remain fully conversant with existing and emerging technologies as well as industry quality standards including ISO 17025, ISO 17020 and the FSR Codes.
* Deliver effective staff competency programmes, ensuring that robust records are kept of initial, ongoing and lapsed competence.
* Work alongside the Quality dept. and wider quality and training team to ensure that technical and quality processes/systems are correctly maintained and any service failures reported and investigated fully.
* Monitor and report on technical performance ensuring that quality and performance objectives are reported to the Technical Manager for review.
* Previous operational experience in a forensic activity environment.
* Demonstrate experience of successfully coordinating an accredited ISO quality management system at 17025/17020 levels as a minimum in a professional environment.
* An understanding of root cause analysis and implementing effective corrections and corrective actions (Non‑conformance processes).
* Proven experience of working successfully under pressure to strict timelines.
* Experience of working within a Police Scientific Services department or Forensic Service Provider.
* Experience of conducting internal and external audits.
* Experience of computer based software packages, Socrates, Lims, Q‑Pulse or other Quality management systems.
* IT skills in operation of databases.
* IT skills in development presentations and training material.
Contact
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please send your CV to martin.cookson@rsg.ltd.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, if you do not hear from us within 7 working days, your application has been unsuccessful.
Red Snapper Recruitment is a member of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer.
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