Director of EMSOU Forensic Services


Posted on 6th Mar 2025

Director of EMSOU Forensic Services

Use your innovative and strategic mindset to lead forensics into the future

As the Director of Forensic Services, you will provide strategic leadership and management of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit – Forensic Services collaboration

Ensuring that the delivery of forensic services can continue to improve in efficiency and effectiveness.

What you’ll be doing

Undertake and execute the responsibilities of the Director of EMSOU-Forensic services including;

  • The management of the multi-million-pound external forensic contract on behalf of the East Midlands region.
  • The day-to-day organisation, direction and management of EMSOU-FS including the professional leadership of the officers and staff
  • Champion the effectiveness of forensic services, to ensure this specialist capability is integrated into operational policing, delivering to local Police and Crime Plans.

The must haves

  • The ability to turn strategic aims and objectives into effective plans that, when implemented, have delivered excellent public service.
  • Experience at a senior management level within multi-disciplined units, including the supervision of staff and the management of service performance
  • Experience of managing a complex multi-million-pound budget across revenue and capital work streams including a clear understanding of the procurement of services.

What’s in it for you?

Salary £81,945 - £90,810

Full Time, 37 hours per week (Monday – Sunday)

Closing date 20th March 2025

By joining us, you will be part of a team of highly skilled, professional, and dedicated colleagues and partners, who are committed to policing with integrity.

We offer a range of exciting career pathways, formal training, secondments, mentoring and development opportunities to improve your skills and help you progress your career.

We offer continued professional development, through events, guest speakers, and training for everyone. Your skills will help keep people safe.

What’s next

Please click apply to attach your CV and Supporting Statement, stating how you meet the essential/desirable criteria as listed within the job description.

To support you with your application we have provided some application useful guidance and our recruitment process.

Who we are

We are a collaborative unit of officers and staff tackling the most serious, organised, and violent crime, counter terrorism and extremism and providing forensic services on behalf of the region.

To find out more about EMSOU visit our website.

EMSOU has a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equality, we celebrate difference and encourage diversity of thought.

EMSOU are Disability Confident Committed.

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