We are looking for a full time (working hours can be negotiated) Quality and Performance Officer to be part of the busy Quality Team, which is led by the Quality and Performance Manager. The whole team is fully integrated across all forensic accreditations within Thames Valley Police but this particular role will primarily focus on CTPSE Forensics. 

The role holder will support the Quality and Performance Supervisor in the implementation of Quality Standards across all forensic services within Thames Valley Police, South East Region Organised Crime Unit (SEROCU), and in particular Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE), and in line with national Forensic Regulation will seek improvements to service delivery where possible. In addition, when directed, the role holder will maintain, audit, and review procedures within accredited Units to ensure compliance with the accreditation Standards, acting on and resolving any non-conformances. 

The ideal candidate will have previous experience of working within an ISO accredited environment, for example ISO17025, ISO17020, ideally having led internal audits, have proven experience in the preparation and delivery of training, and be able to build effective working relationships at all levels. 

Candidates without prior experience but with appropriate or transferrable education (such as lab based sciences, accreditation environments/standards or similar areas) are encouraged to apply.  We are seeking a candidate with a good standard of education. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, literacy and numeracy skills.   

Due to the nature of the role, the successful candidate will require a full UK driving licence and is expected to drive force cars.   

This post requires occasional travel to Kidlington and across the Thames Valley Police force area. 

Due to the nature of our work, security is of paramount importance to us and therefore it will be necessary to pass and maintain vetting level SC. In order to achieve this, you must be a British National and have resided in the UK for the past five years. Exemptions apply for overseas or other diplomatic service (with HM Government), and studying abroad.   

You can find more information about security vetting here. 

How to Apply 

To apply, click on the “Apply” button below and submit your application before the closing date of Wednesday 12th April 2023 at 23:55hrs. 

At CTPSE and SEROCU we are committed to reflecting the communities we serve, and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds. We welcome applications from those interested in part time and flexible working, and encourage applications from our under represented communities. 

Our people say that benefits include a good work/life balance, a supportive and welcoming place to work and excellent terms including a generous pension scheme and annual leave entitlement. 

If you have any questions about the role, please contact RecruitmentSE@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the Job Reference number 18552. 

IMPORTANT: If you are already a Thames Valley Police (TVP) member of staff, shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy if we receive a high volume of applications. Should you wish to apply for this post, we advise you to complete and submit your application form as soon as possible. 

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