Job advert
Job Title Forensic Coordinator
Grade G £40, Min - £47, Max
Contract Type Permanent - Full Time
Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
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About the Opportunity
Staffordshire Police is seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Forensic Coordinator to join our Forensics Department. This is a vital leadership role, supporting the delivery of high‑quality forensic services that contribute to effective investigations, safeguarding victims and witnesses, identifying offenders, and improving criminal justice outcomes.
As a Forensic Coordinator, you will oversee the day‑to‑day management of frontline forensic service delivery across our Forensic Investigation hubs and at crime scenes. You will coordinate both physical and digital forensic services, including mobile device examinations, and play a key role in shaping and delivering forensic strategy across complex and major crime investigations.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced forensic practitioner who is ready to step into a supervisory role or enhance their existing leadership capabilities within a fast‑paced, highly professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
1. Provide daily workflow management, supervision, and support to local forensic services and scene‑based staff.
2. Develop, brief, and adapt forensic strategies in collaboration with CSMs, Forensic Managers, and Investigators.
3. Undertake Scientific Support Coordination for complex and major crime scenes, in line with the Murder Investigation Manual.
4. Create evidence recovery plans and maintain FSR Regulators Codes and ISO /‑compliant documentation, policies, and scene logs.
5. Being committed to and complying with the ISO/IEC, and the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct
6. Produce factual reports, statements, and Streamlined Forensic Reports (SFRs) and present evidence in court as required.
7. Monitor performance against service level agreements and ensure safe working practices at all times.
8. Support the CPD, mentoring, and welfare of forensic staff.
9. Diagnose and help resolve quality issues, supporting continuous improvement.
10. Build strong relationships across policing partners, prosecution teams, and external stakeholders, including the Staffordshire Forensic Partnership.
11. Maintain forensic assets, equipment, and vehicles to required standards.
12. Deputise for Forensic Area Managers during periods of absence.
What We’re Looking For
Essential Skills & Experience
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
13. Competent Stage 3 Crime Scene Investigator.
14. Successful completion of CSI Stage 1 and 2 training.
15. Demonstrable experience delivering high‑quality forensic services, handling sensitive information, and making informed scientific decisions.
Essential Skills:
16. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external stakeholders.
17. Strong decision‑making ability grounded in scientific advice and professional judgement.
18. Able to build and maintain effective working relationships across policing, partner agencies, and suppliers.
19. Confident managing multiple deadlines, prioritising workloads, and working under pressure with minimal supervision.
20. Competent in Windows‑based applications, including Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn new systems.
21. Ability to work with distressing or sensitive material professionally and objectively.
22. Experience motivating, developing, and leading others.
Desirable
23. Experience of crime scene coordination.
24. Experience handling confidential or sensitive information in line with Data Protection obligations.
Why Join Us?
You will be part of a forward‑thinking Forensics Department committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. This role offers a unique opportunity to influence forensic strategy, support major crime investigations, and help shape the future of forensic service delivery in Staffordshire.
If you have the skills, experience, and commitment to excellence in forensic science, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now and help us deliver outstanding forensic services that support justice and keep our communities safe.
Please upload your CV into the CV area of the main application
Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.
Closing date: 24th April at Midday
Presentation and Interview Date - To be confirmed
In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:
25. Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund - Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
26. Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
27. Flexible / Agile Working
28. Sick pay scheme
29. Fostering friendly policy
30. Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave
31. Access to health and wellbeing support
32. Eye care vouchers
33. On site Gyms
34. Staff associations
35. Reward and Recognition
36. Blue light Card
37. Flexible working options
38. Training and development opportunities
39. Car lease scheme
40. Cycle to work scheme
41. Free Parking at selected sites
42. Onsite catering facilities
43. Access to Staff Networks
44. Union support
45. Financial products and services