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Closing date: 11.55pm, 5 November 2024
Salary: The role will attract a salary in the range of £86,000 to £107,000 depending on the strength of job related skills, knowledge and experience.
Recruitment code: N/A
Location: Lambeth HQ
We are seeking a director of Forensic Operations to join our senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in supporting the Met’s mission of delivering 'More Trust, Less Crime and High Standards' for the people of London. The capital’s rich history, vibrancy and diversity present unique challenges and opportunities.
Founded on the principles of policing by consent, the Met is focused on rebuilding trust and delivering on its commitment to London. As the director of Forensic Operations, you will have a once in a generation opportunity to lead vital forensic services.
As the director of Forensic Operations, you will oversee a team of over 1,200 forensic professionals across multiple disciplines, including biometrics, digital forensics, front-line forensics and physical forensics. You will be responsible for ensuring that forensic services support high-profile and critical investigations such as homicide and counter-terrorism, while also driving improvements in public protection and crime reduction.
Your leadership will be instrumental in shaping the forensic strategy of the Met, delivering innovation and ensuring that forensic science remains at the heart of crime prevention. You will work closely with senior leaders, both within the Met and across national and international law enforcement agencies, to ensure that our forensic services are world-class and fit for the future.
You'll specifically deliver on operational ‘A New Met for London’ priorities:
You'll ensure that forensics are at the heart of how we:
Innovation and bringing outside thinking in will help make even further progress against our priorities of:
In this role, you will use your skills to protect Londoners, keep the capital safe and set the people of the Met up to succeed for London.
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