FMT Quality & Technical Manager – Grade 7 – Counter Terrorism Policing WM

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FMT Quality & Technical Manager – Grade 7 – Counter Terrorism Policing WM

Location: CTU, Birmingham, West Midland, B4 6NQ, GB

Contract Type: Full Time

Grade: 7

Information about the role:

You will be part of the CTPWM ISO Management Team where you will support accreditation and compliance across multiple disciplines within the unit specifically the Forensic Management Team.

Responsibilities:

1. Primarily focus on attaining ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation and compliance to the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice through UKAS assessments within the FMT department, by ensuring that the department meets the requirements of the national standards and relevant policies.
2. Work closely with the ISO Lead, FMT Supervisor, and FMT staff to ensure a consistent and compliant approach.
3. Act as CTPWM ISO representative for UKAS assessments.
4. Manage forensic disciplines UKAS projects – assessments and extension to scope projects.
5. Prepare and chair all meetings related to ISO accreditation and FSR Compliance.
6. Stay up to date with relevant ISO/IEC standards – 17020, 17025, the Forensic Science Regulators Code of Practice, and ILAC-G19.
7. Own and manage all aspects of the FMT QMS as well as document control.
8. Ensure all documents within the QMS remain compliant.
9. Manage and maintain the internal audit schedule.
10. Manage the non-conformance and corrective action process.
11. Drive continual improvement through QMS processes and procedures whilst maintaining compliance.
12. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the QMS to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
13. Assess and escalate department risks associated with ISO accreditation and FSR compliance.
14. Conduct and review internal audits, as well as managing and maintaining quality data and records.
15. Manage ISO and FSR tasks across the department.
16. Act as ISO, FSR, and QMS mentor for FMT staff and progress across multiple disciplines providing quality training and support.
17. Manage and maintain the technical competency of FMT staff in line with the relevant accreditation and compliance standards, with a clear focus on developing their specialist skills.
18. Promote high standards and a quality culture as well as represent CTPWM at the wider national forensic network working groups.
19. Ensure a collaborative and close working relationship with the forensic disciplines.
20. Encourage collaboration across the forensic network.
21. Support ISO Lead with quality culture and quality objectives.
22. Implement innovative solutions to improve the laboratories' efficiency, productivity, and overall quality.
23. Identify and address risks to the quality management system and accreditation compliance.
24. Prepare and provide QMS reports providing outcomes and performance trends.
25. Escalate quality issues, risks, and non-compliance matters.
26. Work with ISO Lead to set quality objectives that align with the broader strategic objectives.

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