Forensic Quality Services Assistant

Forensic Quality Services Assistant, Grade E -(Salary - £25,713 - £29,874) -  Permanent, Full-time

Location: Staffordshire Police Headquarters

About the opportunity: 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Administrative Assistant within the Quality Services Unit to support the wider Forensics Department.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide administrative support with the implementation and maintenance of Quality Standards ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17025 together with the FSR Codes of Practice and Conduct primarily across the Forensics Department to ensure compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s statement of requirements.

For this role, you will work as part of a small friendly team in producing a high-quality service, therefore, the successful candidate will require a collaborative and flexible approach.

We are looking for someone who has administrative experience with the ability to pro-actively manage administration processes. You must also be able to demonstrate your experience of working to deadlines, with the ability to prioritise your own time and workload, working methodically and accurately. Good communication skills are also essential for this role as you will act as first point of contact for the team.

A basic understanding of forensic science, the administration of a Quality Management System, FSR Codes of Practice and ISO standards is desirable, however, full training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Further details and key responsibilities about this exciting opportunity can be found within the role profile.

Assessment and Interview:

• Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview
• Interview/assessment dates will be communicated in due time.

Please ensure that your CV tailors to the key requirements outlined in the role profile.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is Thursday 16th May 2024 at 12 Midday.

For more information about the role, please contact Leanne Peake, Quality Services Manager – Leanne.peake@staffordshire.police.uk

Benefits of working for Staffordshire Police: 

• Flexi time – flexible working
• LGPS Pension Scheme – for more information please visit Staffordshire Pension Fund - Home (staffspf.org.uk)
• Annual Leave Entitlement - starting at 26 days plus bank holidays
• Sick pay scheme
• Fostering friendly policy
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption
• Occupational Health
• On site Gyms
• Staff associations
• Reward and Recognition
• Blue light Card – not solely for Staffs police
• Lottery
• Staff restaurant at HQ

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that “at risk” group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

As ‘One Force’ across Staffordshire, we know that Diversity and Inclusion help us improve our decision making, encourage creativity and embrace innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit and achievements. We encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, gender, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions.  If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police Force we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk  

Please note that if successful for this role, the following tests and checks will be conducted:

• Medical assessment 
• Higher level vetting 
• References