Quality Officer

Salary: Band 7, £31,548 – £34,329 per annum Location: Agile, Forth Banks Police Station and homeworking Hours/Contract: 37 hours per week, fixed term / secondment until 31/03/2026 Working for #TeamNP Our purpose at Team NP is simple: to keep people safe and to fight crime. But it takes more than officers alone to do the job – and that’s where our 2,000-strong team of police staff and 200 volunteers come in. As one of the largest police forces in England, we offer a variety of departments and specialisms providing endless opportunities. From mentoring and coaching schemes to leadership development programmes, we’ll give you the support and training to carve out the career you always wanted. As one of the top 50 UK inclusive employers and a disability confident employer, we promote a culture of respect in the workplace so everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Above all else, here at Team NP, we can offer you a career that is so much more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something that really matters. In our Forensic Services Department, we are looking for a Quality Officer. Forensic Services is a diverse department providing a broad range of services to support investigations at crime and incident scenes. What you’ll do Maintain quality management system frameworks to ensure compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice and International Organisation of Standardisation (ISO) forensic quality standards. Provide guidance and advice on matters related to forensic quality and accreditation systems. Attend quality meetings, identifying non-compliance issues and recommending improvements. Produce and control quality management system policies and procedures. Maintain audit systems and schedules; undertake audits in quality standards and technical areas. What you’ll bring Excellent knowledge of the principles of quality standards. Experience of working in an environment where quality standards are operational. Ability to plan effectively and manage tasks. Demonstrable experience of information gathering and problem solving. Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Full UK driving licence. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment where everyone feels valued. What we offer 26 days’ leave (increasing to 30 days for 5 years+ service) plus 8 bank holidays. NHS Fleet Solutions Car Lease Scheme. Enhanced maternity, shared parental, and adoption leave. Flexi time and flexible working options. Agile working – option to work from home. Market-leading public sector pension scheme. Access to private healthcare and eye test vouchers. Just so you know The recruitment process will consist of an application form followed by a face-to-face interview. We are also a Disability Confident Employer; if you meet the minimum criteria, we will progress your application. If your application is successful, you will complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form, and a job offer will depend on vetting clearance, medical information, and references. Terms of appointment This is a fixed term role subject to a six-month probationary period. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications.

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