Reporting Manager

Key Forensic Services Coventry United Kingdom Drugs and Alcohols
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Company Description

KFS are one of the leading forensic providers in the UK. We pride ourselves on delivering a quality service and building strong working relationships with our customer base. Our team of forensic scientists are experienced in the interpretation and reporting of a wide range of evidence types in support of criminal investigations.

Position

Purpose of Role

To advise on and supervise Drugs examinations, report results and present evidence in court.

Role Summary

The role holder will join a team that is expanding to build upon its success. They will be expected to work flexibly within the Drugs and Alcohols team and collaboratively with other departments in order to meet customer requirements.

There are opportunities for reporters across the range of case types covered by the team, from identification and quantification cases to cannabis yield cases and comparison cases.

Requirements

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Manage own resources including a personal case load, taking responsibility for personal continued professional development.
  • Determine the forensic examination to be undertaken.
  • Undertake the technical analysis of forensic samples.
  • Assign meaningful conclusions to forensic findings.
  • Prepare written reports regarding forensic submissions.
  • Provide expert evidence to courts.

Skills & Competencies

  • Ability to analyse materials for controlled substances by using analytical techniques including IR, GC-MS and HPLC.
  • A customer focus with demonstrable commercial acumen.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills including well developed reporting and presentation skills.
  • Problem solving skills and an ability to deal with complexity coupled with managing a high workload.
  • Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
  • Strong IT capability with an ability to analyse data and formulate decisions accordingly.
  • Analytical thinking, including planning and scheduling.
  • Well-developed interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to deal with conflict through to resolution.

Personal Attributes

  • Highly motivated individual who approaches work with a positive attitude.
  • Able to work on their own initiative and with exceptional attention to detail.
  • High level of honesty and integrity.
  • Strong work ethic and commitment.
  • Professional business disposition and of smart appearance.

Qualifications

  • Scientific or related degree essential.

Experience

  • Previous experience in the forensic reporting of drugs and experience as a court-going reporting scientist would be advantageous.
  • Training in the role will be provided to successful candidates who meet the profile but have no experience.

Other information

Terms & Conditions

  • Hours – 37 per week
  • Location - Coventry
  • Holidays – 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays
  • Pension – Contributory
  • Closing date - 26th May 2021