FCIN Programme Manager

FCIN Programme Manager

Forensic Collision Investigation Network

Location - Post is home working with occasional travel in England and Wales (Hire cars will be provided)

Grade POE- £51,306- £56,835

Secondment - 12 months - You have to be in Policing to apply! Your application must be supported from your home Force

The Forensic Collision Investigation Network (FCIN) is a formal collaboration hosted by North Wales Police for delivery across the 43 Police Forces in England and Wales.  The FCIN is responsible for defining the standards for Forensic Collision Investigators and ensuring compliance to regulatory standards.  The FCINs objective is to deliver a professional, impartial and accredited Forensic Collision Investigator Service, whilst keeping pace with advancements in science and technology. 

We have an new exciting opportunity for a Programme Manager within the team to lead the successful delivery of the programme and ensure that all workstreams/projects within the programme are managed and resourced effectively.

For this role, you must have proven experience of managing multiple projects using recognised programme and project methodology which should include knowledge of process mapping, service modelling, dependencies and critical path assessment/analysis, scheduling and project lifecycles, identification or risk and issues.  In addition, good knowledge and experience of change management methodology, the ability to work in a fast paced, high pressure environment, and managing competing priorities are must. 

The ability to motivate and create a ‘one team’ approach is essential as the successful applicant will be responsible for managing the pace of work and delivery of projects over multiple years within a complex scientific discipline.

If successful, you will be required to provide high quality progress reports and to deliver regular presentations at Board level, and to all relevant stakeholders, therefore you need to be an effective communicator at all levels and able to adapt your style and presentations according to the audience.

Ideally, we need someone who has experience of working within a Forensic Science programme or has detailed knowledge of the requirements of ISO 17020 accreditation.

North Wales Police are a bilingual organisation, however for this role there is no requirement to have Welsh language on appointment.

We are hosting a meet the FCIN team session on Tuesday 21st June at 1pm until 2pm via Microsoft TEAMS. Just click on the below link at the time above to join.

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This is a great opportunity to meet our team and learn more about North Wales Police and our benefits as well as what the role is and the type of person we’re looking for. There will also be an opportunity for you to ask any questions about the role, North Wales Police or our recruitment process. 

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Disability Confident Employer 

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application. 

If you join us with a disability or medical condition, we aim to support you so you can carry out your role effectively. Where possible we’ll arrange reasonable adjustments so you can do this. 

How do I apply?

Please ensure you provide details of your relevant previous experience for this role within the Supporting Statement in the Application Form.

Closing date:  8th July 2022 – 12pm

Interviews –TBC

For further information please contact Jason Devonport on either jason.devonport@northwales.police.uk or 01745 539069.