Procedural Standards Forensic Specialist

Greater Manchester Police is one of the largest police forces in the UK and is responsible for keeping its diverse population of almost 3 million safe, spread over more than 1,200 sq. km. Manchester in particular has been billed as the most diverse city in Europe with its population speaking at least 200 different languages, leading to the city being named as Britain’s "City of languages". GMP are committed to ensure that the make-up of our workforce is reflective of the communities we serve and we recognise that having a diverse workforce makes us more approachable and relevant to the public.
Forensic Services provides dedicated scientific and technical forensic support to the investigation and reduction of crime across Greater Manchester. Forensic Services supports investigations and operations across the force dealing with the recording, recovery and examination of evidence from the crime/incident scene through to the court process.
In this role you will assist in the implementation and maintenance of the Forensic Science Regulator's accreditation and code of practice requirements across Forensic Services. Co-ordination and delivery of training and development for staff within Forensic Services as well as the provision of specialist forensic training and support for investigating officers.
The successful candidate will be a confident public speaker with knowledge of the development and delivery of training programmes. They will possess an operational understanding of the application of forensic services to the investigation of crime. Experience of Quality Management Systems and the process of external accreditation is also essential. A driving Licence and use of a vehicle to travel across the Force are both necessary.
Due to the Equality Act (2010) the criteria surrounding sickness absence will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process, this is after the interview stage of the full recruitment process. With this in mind all candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.
The location of this post is Vestigo House, Broadgate, Gateway Crescent Chadderton, OL9 9XA.
Please note there is 1 twelve month temporary post available.
As well as offering a rewarding career, there are other benefits to working for GMP.
This role offers a generous annual leave entitlement of 24 days + bank holidays.
Shift work and work-life balance
Pension scheme
GMP’s Sports and Social Club
Eligibility for Blue Light Card
Access to a Credit Union
Wellbeing support
Car lease scheme