Overview

Head of Forensic Business Management & Communications - Join to apply for the Head of Forensic Business Management & Communications role at Police Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Assist and advise the Director in the strategic management, leadership and direction of Forensic Services in relation to Corporate Services, Infrastructure and Support provided both within Forensic Services and through service back arrangements.
• Lead Forensic Services external relations function, developing and delivering a communications and engagement strategy that promotes transparency of business operations and maintains the reputation of Forensic Services and its contribution to the criminal justice system.
• Direct managerial responsibility for liaison and provision of all Business Management functionality across Forensic Services including the co-ordinat ion of all engagement and communication with the Authority’s Board and Committee meetings.
• Manage all Forensic Services Infrastructure and Support services by working with key partners and stakeholders in Forensic Services and being responsible for services supporting all operational activity.
• Lead the management and development of all current operating systems in line with the Forensic Services Strategy, ensuring technological service and forensic intelligence development leads to improved Justice Outcomes in Scotland.
• Manage Forensic Systems Support Team, Communications and Engagement, Productions and Logistics, Forensic Services Gateway, Business Administration, Facilities Management and all Corporate Support Activities required by Forensic Services.

Hybrid Working

SPA Forensic Services currently operates a hybrid working policy which is designed to suit the needs of both the organisation and staff. For eligible roles this can mean that a proportion of the working week can be worked routinely from home, through discussion and agreement with your line manager. If you would like more details on the possibility of hybrid working for the particular role you are considering applying for, please contact Recruitment in the first instance.

The Forensic Services Strategy can be found here

The Forensic Services Performance Framework can be found here

Benefits

• Competitive salary with annual increments
• Full-time or part-time shift patterns
• 28 days annual leave and 6 public holidays
• Local government pension scheme for long-term security
• Ongoing training to develop your skills
• Opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and dynamic work environment
• Exclusive discounts and savings through our rewards and benefits network

Seniorities

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management, Public Relations, and Strategy/Planning
• Industries: Law Enforcement