Role type Police Staff Contract duration Permanent Contract type Full Time Number of posts 1
In accordance with the Police and Fire Reform [Scotland] Act 2012, this post has been designated as politically restricted or sensitive. Please contact the Talent Acquisition team for further information and guidance if required.
Division SPA - SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY FORENSIC SERVICES Department Senior Management Team Section Senior Management Team Location Scottish Crime Campus Gartcosh Grade 12 Salary £86,062
Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.
Hours per week 35 Competency and value framework (CVF) level 3 Closing date
02/10/2025, 12:00
Job advert
SPA Forensic Services are the largest public sector forensic organisation in Europe
and among the largest forensic organisations in the UK. We have over 600 highly trained and skilled scientists and staff who are committed to scientific excellence, who work with Integrity, Professionalism, and Impartiality.
Forensic Services provides the whole service from the crime scene to the court, through Search and Recovery, Analysis, and Reporting; with crucial support provided by our Infrastructure & Support, and Quality teams. This ‘integrated provision’ ensures impartiality and integrity, key to the criminal justice system.
With a longstanding commitment to quality management and accreditation to the International Standard ISO17025, the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) confirmed our maintenance of accreditation earlier this year. This is the 27th consecutive year of UKAS accreditation at Forensic Services.
The performance of Forensic Services for the year of 2024/25 has remained strong with a programme of continuous improvements ongoing.
We are looking for a strategic leader within our Senior Management Team to take on the new role of Head of Forensic Business Management & Engagement. The successful postholder will build on the world leading, high-quality, value-for-money forensic provision we deliver. They will drive forward our strategic management responsibilities, building and maintaining the reputation of Forensic Services and our contribution to the criminal justice system and the people of Scotland
Assist and advise the Director in the strategic management, leadership and direction of Forensic Services in relation to Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Support provided both within Forensic Services and through service back arrangements.
To lead Forensic Services external relations function, developing and delivering a communications and engagement strategy that promotes transparency of business operations building and maintains the reputation of Forensic Services and its contribution to the criminal justice system.
Direct managerial responsibility for liaison and provision of all Business Management functionality across Forensic Services including the co-ordination of all engagement and communication with the Authority’s Board and Committee meetings.
Managing all Forensic Services Infrastructure and Support services by working with key partners and stakeholders in Forensic Services and being responsible for services supporting all operational activity.
Lead the management and development of all current operating systems in line with the Forensic Services Strategy, ensuring technological service and forensic intelligence development leads to improved Justice Outcomes in Scotland.
Management of Forensic Systems Support Team, Communications and Engagement, Productions and Logistics, Forensic Services Gateway, Business Administration, Facilities Management and all Corporate Support Activities required by Forensic Services.
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.
The Forensic Services Strategy can be found
The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found
Role profile Instance 1 Role profile Instance 1 CVF guidance
You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role
Why work for Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services?
Forensic Services are the largest public sector forensic organisation in Europe and among the largest forensic organisations in the UK.
Our 600 highly-trained and skilled scientists and staff are committed to Scientific Excellence and work with Integrity, Professionalism and Impartiality.
We are responsible for providing forensic services to the criminal justice sector in Scotland including: Police Scotland; the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscals Service (COPFS); and the Police Investigations and ReviewsCommissioner (PIRC).
Our forensic strategy provides excellent, innovative forensic services to support justice in Scotland and keep our communities safe and protected in line with the Scottish Government`s Justice Outcomes and the strategic aims of Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services is for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion, where communities are under-represented, including those from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBT communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
We are committed to promoting a diverse workforce and to achieving and promoting an organisational culture where staff and officers are treated with dignity, fairness and respect.
As part of that commitment we are an advocate for gender equality having pledged support for HeForShe
HeForShe is a global solidarity movement for gender equality initiated by the United Nations with the aim of encouraging men and boys to speak out for gender equality recognising that gender equality is not just a women`s issue but a basic human right that benefits everyone.
Flexible working
Flexible working arrangements can be considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.
Benefits
You can expect a rewarding and varied career with the Scottish Police Authority Forensic Services. We offer competitive salaries, annual salary increments and a wide range of employee benefits.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be given primacy over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Vetting
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure a police service that employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.