Assessment Manager - Forensics

UKAS; Staines-upon-Thames; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accreditation body in the UK is seeking an Assessment Manager for its Forensics team. This role involves managing the accreditation process for forensic organisations, ensuring quality and impartiality in services provided. Ideal candidates will have strong forensic science backgrounds, customer service skills, and experience in quality management systems.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in forensic science.
• Strong knowledge of ISO/IEC standards.
• Experience in auditing or assessment.

Responsibilities

• Select and lead assessment teams.
• Establish assessment approach and report results.
• Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction.

Skills

Forensic Science

Quality Management Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Forensic Science or relevant discipline

Job description

The United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) is looking for a skilled and experienced candidate to take on the exciting and varied role of Assessment Manager within our Forensics team.

To be successful in this role, you will:

• Have at least 5 years' experience in forensic science, including involvement in implementing or maintaining quality management systems.
• Have a strong working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and/or ISO/IEC 17020, ILAC G19 and the Forensic Science Regulators' Code of Practice.
• Understand the role of the Forensic Science Regulator.
• Be aware of accreditation and its application in forensic science.
• Be customer-focused with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisation skills.
• Have experience in organisation auditing or assessment.
• Have a mindset of adding value.
• Be educated to degree level. This is desirable, but not essential. Practical experience in a relevant discipline will also be taken into consideration.

The Role

The post calls for someone with a real passion for quality and a strong track record in the Forensics industry. The Forensics Team manages the accreditation of private and public organisations within the Forensic Sector.

Organisations may be accredited, or seeking accreditation, for established forensic science disciplines or alternatively, the accreditation sought may be in new and developing areas of forensic work. The Forensic Team at UKAS work closely with key stakeholders in the sector and the work we do determines the technical competence and impartiality of forensic organisations delivering testing and inspection services to the Criminal Justice System.

The work will be both engaging and rewarding. This is an opportunity to work in the public interest for the world's leading accreditation body.

The Assessment Manager is the key focal point for customers. You'll be expected to meet their reasonable accreditation expectations with objectivity, diligence, and excellent customer service.

The Assessment Manager will also be responsible for:

• Selecting assessment teams
• Establishing the assessment approach
• Leading the assessment and coordinating the team
• Collating and reporting each assessment
• Progressing each assessment project from start to finish

This is a home-based position that involves extensive travel, mainly within the UK, with frequent overnight stays.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: Fostering a Culture of Belonging

UKAS is proud to be the United Kingdom's sole Accreditation Body. We wouldn't be able to do what we do without a diverse mix of minds, backgrounds and experiences. UKAS is committed to promoting a culture of belonging and values the differences and uniqueness that everyone brings to the organisation.

We welcome candidates across all types of backgrounds, circumstances, and identities to support our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) commitments.

Assessment Manager - Job Description

The role of an Assessment Manager