RSR are currently recruiting for an experienced Deputy Technical Manager to work as 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 is paying £18.41p per hour (PAYE)
The role will be situated within a Police Force, so applicants must be able to obtain national security vetting.
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 the force and partner agencies, delivering an integrated quality and training management framework for the provision of all forensic services
Key Responsibilities:
1. To deputise 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.
2. 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).
3. 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.
4. 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
5. Facilitate validation and verification of technical equipment, personnel and processes.
6. Support the TM Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and other quality processes
7. 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.
8. Deliver effective staff competency programmes, ensuring that robust records are kept of initial, ongoing and lapsed competence.
Knowledge:
Essential:
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)
Desirable:
Experience of conducting internal and external audits. IT skills in operation of databases. IT skills in development presentations and training material
Experience of working within a Police Scientific Services department or Forensic Service Provider.
Experience of computer based software packages, Socrates, Lims, Q-Pulse or other systems
If you would like to be considered for this position and have the relevant experience, then please apply now