Forensic Quality Officers

Overview

A varied and interesting opportunity has arisen for Forensic Quality Officers to work within our busy team supporting various Digital Forensic or Crime Scene Investigation activities around the region.

You will primarily be based from home, however there will be a requirement to work at least one day per week in an agreed, allocated forensic unit. You will also be required to travel across the region to support forensic units by undertaking audits or representing the Quality Team at external UKAS assessments, which may require some overnight stays. You will assist in the process of gaining ISO accreditation for forensic science activities, supervising and undertaking audits across the South West Region.

You will be required to demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure with demanding workloads, with each day bringing new challenges and decision making. Strong interpersonal skills, to effectively liaise at all levels, are key to being a successful team member. You must have good attention to detail and a methodical approach.

If you have the experience of having undertaken quality audits or quality assurance work and have the ability to analyse large volumes of information, we would like to hear from you.

We have 2 vacancies available: 1 permanent full time role 37 hours, 1 permanent part time role 35 hours.

• To conduct structured audits and audit reviews of the South West Region forensic business processes, assuring compliance with accredited standards.
• To ensure all audit findings are reviewed and any opportunities for improvement or non-compliances are corrected and implemented.
• To support units in obtaining and maintaining formal ISO accreditation and compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator's Code of Practice and ensuring that quality standards are maintained.
• To maintain and develop the South West Region Quality Management System
• To control, maintain and issue all existing and new documents within the Quality Management System.
• To ensure that all duties undertaken are completed in compliance with ISO 17020 and 17025, and other statutory and regulatory requirements as applicable.

• Demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills, they will be methodical with ability to maintain good attention to detail and to work under pressure with demanding workloads and deadlines.
• The post holder will be computer literate including Microsoft Word and Excel and experience of analysing large volumes of information / data.
• Being self-motivated with the ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team and experience of having undertaken quality audits or experience of quality assurance work is essential.
• Experience of managing the audit process within a quality accredited environment, of planning and project management and / or business improvement work and of auditing in a forensic science environment are desirable, whilst knowledge of forensic investigations business processes and of building and maintaining internal and external partnerships would be advantageous.
• The post holder must have an extensive knowledge of ISO accreditation and have successfully completed or be willing to complete the ISO Internal Auditors Training as well as experience of assisting/leading in the process of gaining ISO accreditation.
• You will need to travel around the Region by car or other transport as required.

Interviews will be held the week commencing 20th April 2026.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.

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Please note:
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.
The role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.