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.

To assist the Team Leader in ensuring that the examination team provides a service that allows case work to be delivered in line with contractual requirements.

To provide strong, supportive and focussed operational leadership to a small team of examiners.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal case work load.
• Allocate and distribute routine case work to the team in a fair and consistent manner.
• Assist the Team Leader with the allocation of urgent case work to ensure that customer timeliness requirements are met.
• Work with the Team Leader to ensure that the examination team skills and daily schedule are effective in meeting team objectives.
• Work with the Team Leader to identify training requirements for the examiners and deliver training and mentoring as required.
• Line manage the examiners within the team.
• To carry out daily drugs examinations in line with documented standards and competencies
• Ensure that team members adhere to KFS policies and procedures in relation to:
  • Health and safety
  • Quality Management System compliance

Behaviours & Competencies

• Understands the importance of the customer and contractual tender requirements.
• Fully conversant with Drugs Examination technical processes and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Good communication skills, both in written and verbal form.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and to manage time and resources effectively to meet tight deadlines.

Personal Attributes

• Highly motivated, resilient individual who approaches work with a positive attitude.
• Able to use own initiative and to work with exceptional attention to detail.

• Unquestionable level of honesty and integrity.
• Strong professional ethics and commitment to work.
• Team player with the willingness and ability to support and motivate others.

Qualifications

Degree, or vocational equivalent. Competence may also be demonstrated through experience and training records.

Experience

Current/previous competence in drugs examination (essential)

A demonstrable history of line management (desirable)

Terms & Conditions

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