Salary: Band 9, £42,861- £49,716
Location: Agile, North Shields (This role is expected to move to Cobalt Spring 2027)
Hours/Contract: 37, Permanent
The role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Geolocation and Cell Site Technical Manager (working jointly with Northumbria Police’s Crime Department and Forensic Services) to ensure the successful implementation of forensic quality standards and ISO 17025 accreditation in all cell site and geolocation, and Radio Frequency Propagation Survey (RFPS) work delivered by Northumbria Police.
We are looking for a technically competent RFPS cell site expert, or an experienced practitioner in this field, with sufficient technical and operational knowledge, to join our Covert Intelligence team, supported by Forensic Services to ensure statutory Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Code compliance in this vital forensic science activity across our force.
This is a unique opportunity for a practitioner able to work closely with our RFPS technicians and analysts and we welcome any applicants who feel they meet the criteria for this new and exciting role.
The successful applicant will need to have a good working knowledge of RFPS and its application within criminal investigations, and experience of forensic quality management would be an advantage although full support will be provided by our Forensic Services Quality Team.
You must be able to travel independently to fulfil the duties of the role. This may be achieved by holding a full, current driving licence or by using alternative means of transport or mobility support.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and accountability, as well as a willingness to work flexibly and travel throughout the country as appropriate and attend regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain their credibility.
What you’ll do
- Develop and maintain the geolocation and cell site facilities and procedures for ISO accreditation and FSR compliance.
- Ensure that all methods falling under ISO 17025 have been validated and verified as fit for purpose.
- Ensure that work undertaken consistently meets the standards required for both quality and timeliness.
- Ensure regular quality checks are carried out on work produced to further provide assurance of professional integrity and credibility.
- Support the Quality Manager to ensure audits are carried out when required.
There will be an expectation that the successful candidate remains in post for a minimum of 2 years.
Sound interesting? For further information, and to support your application, please view the job description.
- Accredited and practising RFPS cell site expert with a knowledge and understanding of cell site analysis and geolocation and its value to investigations.
- Understanding and experience of the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice and ISO Quality standards.
- A wider understanding of criminal investigation, digital forensics, communications data and analysis is recommended for this role.
- Able to plan effectively; to allocate tasks and work appropriately to identify and mitigate risks to delivery and to meet customer requirements.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate the highest levels of integrity and accountability, as well as a willingness to work flexibly and travel throughout the country as appropriate and attend regular Continuous Professional Development (CPD) to maintain their accreditation.
- The ability to work effectively within a small team and with and stakeholders in line with force values and professional standards of behaviour.
- Demonstrable experience in writing detailed reports to describe technical matters to a non-technical audience.
- You must possess a full, current driving license or have access to a means of mobility support.
We know it's important for you to feel that you're not only part of a great team, but part of a community. We welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
Harnessing these differences creates a productive environment in which everyone feels valued, and their talents are fully utilised. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Interested to learn more? For further information about the role please contact Matthew Murray Matthew.Murray@northumbria.police.uk
What we offer
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.
Learn about our full benefits package .
Just so you know
We appreciate the interest shown in this role previously. Applicants who have already applied do not need to reapply at this time.
Internal Candidates with priority status will be given precedence for this role over other applicants.
Our application form will help us understand how your work, education and life experience has prepared you for the role of a Geolocation and Cell Site Technical Manager with #TeamNP. To help support your application research what makes us tick here at Northumbria, the role you’re applying for and the values and behaviours that contribute.
The recruitment process will consist of the initial application form followed by a face-to-face interview. Just so you know, you can save your application and come back to it any time prior to the closing date on the advert.
We are proud members of the Business Disability Forum, with whom we collaborate with to improve the lives of disabled employees. We are also a Disability Confident Employer, therefore if you demonstrate that you meet the minimum criteria for this role as stated in the advert, we will progress your application and offer you an interview.
If you tell us that you have a disability, we can make adjustments to support you through the recruitment process (for example we can arrange extra time for tests or provide a sign language interpreter) You can get in touch with us via careers@northumbria.police.uk for any support regarding the application process. Please provide us with plenty of notice so we can ensure your visit goes smoothly.
Use of AI in Applications: At Northumbria Police, we embrace innovative technologies to enhance our recruitment process. We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While AI can be a valuable resource, we encourage applicants to ensure their submissions accurately reflect their personal qualifications, experiences, and skills. Our selection process includes thorough evaluations to verify the authenticity and suitability of all applications. We value genuine and thoughtful responses that showcase your unique strengths and perspectives.
If your application is successful, we’ll ask you to complete a Management Vetting (MV)/ Security Clearance (SC) form, therefore you must be a resident of the UK for a minimum period of 5 years to ensure vetting checks can be successfully performed. A job offer will be dependent upon vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Terms of appointment
This is a permanent subject to a six-month probationary period.
There will be an expectation that the successful candidate remains in post for a minimum of 2 years.
If you are successful in your application, you will have a six-month probation period with us where you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
