Head Of Function - Spa Forensic Services

This is a fantastic opportunity to join SPA Forensic Services at a strategic level, reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, and be a key member of the Senior Management Team. You can make a real positive impact across the whole organisation. Two Head of Function roles are available- one permanent role, and one a Fixed Term Contract with a current tenure of March 2025, with a view to potentially extend it. Please select your preference during your application; Permanent, Fixed Term Contract or both.
Both vacancies are full time 35 hours across Monday-Friday. This position will be based at the Scottish Crime Campus, Gartcosh.
The Role
You will develop and deliver the overall strategic direction of Forensic Services.
This includes driving forward multi-agency collaboration and ensuring best value use of forensic science to support the investigation and prosecution of crime and the forensic civil contingency provision (Counter Terrorism, CBRN and Disaster Victim Identification) in Scotland.
You will be a strategic lead for forensic science across the business with accountability for service delivery.
Hybrid Working
SPA Forensic Services currently operates a hybrid working policy which is designed to suit the needs of both the organisation and our people.
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 & The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found by clicking on the s1jobs APPLY button.
You should have been resident in the UK for a minimum of five years immediately prior to application for this role.
Why work for Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority?
Police Scotland is responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
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 Police Scotland is for you.
The Scottish Police Authority has a supportive role in maintaining and improving the police service. It is also responsible for the management and delivery of Forensic Services in Scotland.
The Authority aims to increase public trust and confidence in the policing of Scotland in the way it carries out its functions and through the quality of its governance arrangements.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority 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.
Police Scotland and The Scottish Police Authority 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.
We are committed to being an inclusive and supportive employer and as part of that commitment 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 Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority. 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.
For more detailed information on this role and to start your application, please click on the s1jobs APPLY button now.
Closing date: 22 January 2024, 12:00.