Head of Crime Scene and Collision Investigation

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen at West Mercia Police for a Head of Crime Scene and Collision Investigation.

We are seeking a highly motivated leader with proven experience of leading forensic teams. As an integral member of the Forensic Services Senior Leadership Team, the successful candidate will not only be responsible for the Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Collision Investigation units but will support wider Forensic Services delivery across West Mercia.

The successful candidate must be a champion for forensic accreditation, leading the implementation and development of this into their units. They will be service minded, adept at balancing performance and demand with staff health and wellbeing, in a challenging financial environment.

This role is perfect for forensic leaders wanting to develop professionally into a senior manager role, or for current senior management level forensic leaders wanting to experience a new force or portfolio of responsibility.

If you want to find out more about this challenging role, you can contact Nick McCoy, Head of Forensic Services on 0 1 9 0 5 3 3 1 6 1 6.

The main purpose of the Head of Crime Scene and Collision Investigation is to lead and manage the operational and technical efficiency of the Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Collision Investigation Units, including the management, development, and motivation of personnel.

Ensuring that professional standards are maintained, and that national forensic compliance and accreditation standards and force policy are adhered to. To attend and investigate appropriate scenes of major crime / incidents and be the lead for West Mercia Police in all matters that appertain to Crime Scene Investigation and Forensic Collision Investigation, providing high level scientific / technical expertise to assist in the detection and prosecution of crime throughout West Mercia Police and in line with force policy.

Keep abreast of national developing best practice and innovate and develop the internal approach, advising the Head of Forensic Services accordingly.

Participate as an active member of the Forensic Services Senior Management Team.

• The Head of Crime Scene and Collision Investigation role is a hybrid role
• Full time position
• Permanent

The closing date for this post is 12 noon on Thursday 2nd May 2024

Why work for us?

• 28 days Annual leave (increasing to 33 after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Health and wellbeing, occupational health services, staff network and PAM assist.
• Police Mutual, affordable private healthcare and other savings.
• Gym membership discounts.
• Register for a Blue light card - over 15,000 discounts from large national retailers.

To read more about the added benefits and rewards of working for West Mercia Police, please go to our website

• We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
• We are also happy to talk flexible working where it is suitable for the role.

If you require any support to complete your application or you have any questions please contact the recruitment team on 0 1 9 0 5 7 1 8 4 4 4 (press option 1 then 5)

Internal applicants who are in need of redeployment will be offered positions ahead of other candidates, subject to them passing a selection process