You will lead and co-ordinate the day-to-day provision and development of management systems in support of a team / department within Forensic Services, providing advice and support relating to accreditation, validation and verification issues. You will provide support to the Quality Manager and Head of Quality & Assurance in cross functional quality initiatives and provide assurance relating to compliance to relevant standards, both internal and externally focussed. You will be the subject matter expert and support to Forensic Services on all relevant Quality matters. The successful candidate will be Educated to Honours Degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject or have equivalent professional experience at a similar level, and e xtensive knowledge and experience of implementing Quality Management Systems. You will be required to travel between the 5 main laboratory sites and to Scene Examination offices across Scotland when necessary. Some overnight stays may be required. Understanding of ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 as well as knowledge and experience of an electronic management system application such as Q-Pulse / Ideagen Quality Management would be desirable. This full-time post is permanent and will require management level vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am 5pm. Why join us? Competitive salary with annual increments Full-time or part-time shift patterns 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays Local government pension scheme for long-term security Ongoing training to develop your skills Opportunities for career progression and professional growth Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network 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.