Crime Scene Manager in Stoke-on-Trent

Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county’s residents, businesses and visitors. It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.

Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police. The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.

About The Opportunity

Role Purpose

As a Crime Scene Manager, you will take charge of forensic activity at serious and major crime scenes, providing expert leadership, forensic strategy, and operational oversight. You will ensure that evidence is identified, assessed, preserved and recovered using validated, robust techniques while maintaining full compliance with ISO 17020/17025 standards and the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice. You will work closely with Forensic Coordinators, Forensic Area Managers, Senior Investigating Officers and frontline investigators to deliver effective, timely and objective forensic support.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Crime Scene Management for complex and major investigations including homicide and serious crime.
• Develop, brief and adapt forensic strategies using informed professional judgement.
• Undertake dynamic risk assessments to ensure safe working at crime scenes.
• Direct and mentor Forensic Examiners and Investigators at Level 2 and 3 scenes.
• Record, examine and recover a wide range of forensic evidence.
• Produce high‑quality reports, SFRs and court statements; attend court as required.
• Support professional development and welfare of forensic staff.
• Ensure integrity, continuity and security of forensic evidence.
• Deputise for the Forensic Coordinator when required.
• Deliver factual reports, statements, and court evidence as required.
• Promote forensic awareness and training across policing and prosecution teams.

What We’re Looking For

Essential Skills & Experience

• Competent Stage 3 Crime Scene Investigator with completed Stage 1 & 2 training.
• Strong decision‑making ability using scientific and professional judgement.
• Ability to work methodically under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong relationships with investigators, partners and other agencies.
• Ability to handle distressing and sensitive material professionally.
• Competence with Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Previous experience in crime scene management.
• Experience handling confidential/sensitive information and knowledge of Data Protection requirements.

In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:

• Pension Scheme - Employers Pension contribution 21.5% Staffordshire Pension Fund.
• Generous holiday entitlement, plus Bank Holidays.
• Flexible / Agile Working.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Fostering friendly policy.
• Family friendly policies – maternity, paternity, parental leave, adoption, disability leave and carers leave.
• Access to health and wellbeing support.
• Eye care vouchers.
• On site Gyms.
• Staff associations.
• Reward and Recognition.
• Blue light Card.
• Flexible working options.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Car lease scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free Parking at selected sites.
• Onsite catering facilities.
• Access to Staff Networks.
• Union support.
• Financial products and services.

Please note that applications are welcomed from all suitably qualified/experienced individuals. However prior consideration will be given to applications from individuals who are ‘at risk’ and employed by Staffordshire Police. If an appointment is made from that at risk group, the post may be withdrawn. In this event, a representative from the People Services team will notify any affected applicants.

Staffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve. Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, female, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.

We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please email the team on positive.action@staffordshire.police.uk

For any Recruitment queries please email hrrecruitment.team@staffordshire.police.uk

Residency Eligibility

Please note you will need to have been a resident in the UK for the last three years consecutively for RV Level roles and five years for MV Level roles.

Please Note If You Are Successful At Interview And Commence Pre-employment Checks This Will Include Vetting.