Quality Manager
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Job Title: Quality Manager
Salary: £48,796 to £52,730 plus a Location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000. You will receive £48,796 the band minimum. Progress to the band maximum of £52,730 will be via incremental progression.
Location: Lambeth, however expected to travel within the London area based on operational needs.
More Trust
Less Crime
High Standards
Help a London service meet international standards.
The Met serves London 24/7, and Forensic Services supports that work day in, day out to keep us one step ahead of crime. It’s our task to keep over 8 million Londoners safe, and you’ll have a key part to play in that. This is because as a Quality Manager, you’ll make sure this crucial area meets the requirements of the Statutory Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice.
Whether you’re a Quality Manager at the moment or an experienced Lead Auditor, this is your chance to move into the fascinating arena of public safety and security in the capital. You’ll be part of a team of Quality Managers who are designing, building, maintaining and continuously improving a Quality Management System (QMS) to cover all Forensic Science Activities. It has to not only meet International Standards and the needs of Forensic Services, but also the requirements set by the EU, the Home Office and the Forensic Science Regulator.
That’s a challenge in itself. As importantly, this role will put you right at the heart of it all. You’ll plan and prioritise areas for improvement against strategic business objectives. You’ll deal with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Home Office, Accreditation and certification bodies as well as the Senior Leadership Team. You’ll manage Quality Systems Auditors and inspire forensic technical staff to shape and deliver the QMS. You’ll give expert advice, provide leadership and represent the MPS at a national level.
Clearly, your communication, organisation and strategy skills are going to be key. You must also be an articulate Lead Auditor with proven experience in Quality Management, who has designed or at least contributed to building a QMS and developed in-depth knowledge of relevant international Standards.
You’ll bring us your ability to understand and interpret Standards in order to determine the most appropriate implementation methodology, and a good knowledge of recognised Quality Management tools and techniques. It would be ideal if you have line management experience as well.
The role holder will be required to:
- understand and accept the core principles set out in the H&S Policy in relation to your role, duties and responsibilities and implement those principles and requirements in day-to-day activities
- demonstrate effective visible safety leadership, understand H&S policy and lead compliance within area of responsibility. Implement the principles and requirements of H&S policy in your day to day activities and within the teams you work/manage. Encourage open dialogue and feedback on safety issues
- work within the Forensic Service Quality Management System and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the system by participating in quality assurance activities, engaging in internal and external audits, competence and proficiency tests, reporting non-conformances and proposing changes to improve the system.
- provide a DNA sample and fingerprints for inclusion on the staff elimination databases
- agree to abide by Forensic Regulator’s Code of Conduct
- comply with security policies
- comply with mandatory training requirements
- comply with and promote Metropolitan Police Service policies on diversity and inclusion both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others.
Please click on the below link to view an online candidate information pack that will you give you an insight into the Met, the competency framework we use which shapes our daily work behaviours, the application process and a host of other information, that will help inform and support your application:
https://sscl-innovation.com/MPScandidatepack/
How to Apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV (no more than 3 pages), Personal Statement (Up to 750 words) and online application form. Your personal statement should outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. (NB. Please do not attach 2 copies of your CV).
Completed applications must be submitted by 3 April 2024.
Essential:
- Previous experience in auditing as a lead auditor
- Previous experience of contributing to the design, implementation, maintenance and improvement of a quality management system
- In-depth knowledge of international standards (such as ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 17020) with the ability to understand and interpret standards in order to determine the most appropriate methodology for implementation.
- Knowledge in the effective use of recognised Quality Management tools and techniques.
- Experience of managing third party assessments.
- The ability to build relationships with staff and management at all levels across the Directorate.
- The ability to communicate effectively to senior managers and at all levels, verbally and in written format through report writing, training, mentoring, presentations, and meetings;
- To ability to devise, formulate and communicate strategies to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and continuous improvements in quality culture;
- Experience of presenting papers and reports to senior managers.
- Ability to manage resources.
- Ability to effectively manage time and work under pressure.
- Competent IT user e.g., Microsoft Office and Outlook
- Confidence to work solo or as part of a team.
- Good analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to manage customer expectation
Desirable:
- Chartered status of a recognised Quality Professional Institute
- Previous line management experience.
Application Process
The initial application process will comprise a detailed C.V. (3 pages max) and a personal statement (750 words max) outlining your suitability for the role and what you would bring to the team.
Those successful at the initial sift stage will be invited to attend an interview which will be assessed against all six elements of the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) at the appropriate levels and the Met Value 'Professionalism'. There will also be a pre-interview work-sample exercise, details of which will be provided on the day.
CVF Level 2:
- We are emotionally aware
- We are collaborative
- We deliver, support and inspire
- We are innovative and open minded
CVF Level 3:
- We take ownership
- We analyse critically
Met Value
- Professionalism
Disability Confident Statement
The Met is committed to being an inclusive employer with a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. We encourage applications from people from the widest possible range of backgrounds, cultures and experiences. We particularly welcome applications from ethnic minority groups and females.
As a Disability Confident employer, the Met has committed to making disability equality part of our everyday practice. We ensure that people with disabilities and those with long term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. If you consider yourself to have access, workplace or reasonable adjustment requirements that need to be accommodated, we ask that you include this information within your application form. All matters will be treated in strict confidence and will not affect any recruitment decisions.
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This opportunity is closed to applications.