Quality Lead

Summary

You will manage the day to day provision and development of management systems in support of a national Function and give advice and support relating to accreditation, validation and verification issues. You will provide support to the Quality Manager and Head of Quality in cross functional quality initiatives and provide assurance relating to compliance to relevant standards, both international and industry focussed.

The successful candidate will be Educated to Honours Degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject or have equivalent professional experience at a similar level, and extensive relevant Quality Management System knowledge and experience.

Quality Lead – Forensic Services

SCC, Gartcosh / Rushton Court, Dundee

Band 7: £39,810

Ref No: 364

This vacancy is open to all staff however primacy will be given to supernumerary and at risk applicants.

You will manage the day to day provision and development of management systems in support of a national Function and give advice and support relating to accreditation, validation and verification issues. You will provide support to the Quality Manager and Head of Quality in cross functional quality initiatives and provide assurance relating to compliance to relevant standards.

The successful candidate will be Educated to Honours Degree level, or equivalent in a scientific subject, or have equivalent professional experience. Extensive relevant Quality Management System knowledge and experience of their implementation is essential.

You will be required to travel between the 4 main laboratory sites and to Scene Examination offices across Scotland when necessary. Some overnight stays may be required.

Understanding of ISO 17025 and ISO 17020 as well as knowledge and experience of an electronic management system application such as Q-Pulse would be desirable.

This full time post is permanent and will require management recruitment vetting. You will work 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.The following management level competencies will be used for the selection process:

1. Respect for Diversity

2. Effective Communication

3. Job Knowledge

4. Leadership

5. Problem Solving

6. Service Delivery

7. Team Working

Please refer to the relevant competencies when completing your application form / personal profile.

Full details regarding this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

Following the introduction of a new pay and reward model on 01 April 2019 some grading outcomes may be subject to change on conclusion of the job evaluation appeals

If you are a permanent member of staff and are applying for a temporary post or secondment you must forward your completed application to your Line Manager or for their information and approval before submission.

Local Managers should ensure that staff who are absent from work due to sickness absence, maternity leave etc are made aware of this vacancy.

Individuals working, or applying for, a flexible working arrangement who wish to apply for this post will have their flexible working arrangement considered in line with current policy, as well as both personal and organisational needs.

The Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland 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.

To assist us to monitor the effectiveness of our equality and diversity practices, we would encourage you to complete and submit the Equality and Diversity monitoring form, which will be separated from your application form prior to the selection process. The information you provide will be treated as sensitive data under the Data Protection Act 2018.

Closing Date: 4th October 2021

Interview Date: To be advised