Force

North Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

Crime Services

Department

Forensic Collision Investigation Network

Location

Out Of Force

Grade

POC

Salary

£50,949 - £54,696

Agile Working

Hybrid - this role can be performed from home more often than not.

Part/Full Time

Tempo pieno

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

Not applicable

Closing Date

05/11/2026, 12:00

Job Advert Description

FORENSIC COLLISION INVESTIGATION NETWORK – SCIENCE TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

We're looking for experienced professionals from a scientific, engineering or forensic background who want to help shape the future of forensic collision investigation across England and Wales. We are particularly keen to hear from those with expertise in areas such as:

- Forensic video analysis
- Vehicle systems forensics
- On-scene forensic collision investigation
- Scene reconstruction and modelling
- Vehicle dynamics, including deceleration testing
- Terrestrial laser scanning.

The Forensic Collision Investigation Network (FCIN) is a national collaboration hosted by North Wales Police. As a Science Technical Specialist, you will play a key role in developing and delivering the FCIN's scientific programme. Working collaboratively with specialists across policing, industry and academia, you will contribute to nationally significant projects,



support the development and validation of scientific methods, and help ensure collision investigation is underpinned by robust science and meets regulatory requirements.

About you

You'll be an experienced scientific, technical or forensic professional with strong analytical skills and a passion for applying science to solve real-world problems. You will be able to manage complex projects and communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.

Why join the FCIN?

This is a rare opportunity to influence forensic collision investigation on a national scale. You'll have the chance to:

- Access unique testing environments and specialist facilities.
- Develop your expertise through ongoing professional development, technical training and exposure to emerging technologies and methodologies.
- Contribute to the development of future scientific standards and best practice.

Additional Information

- Permanent contract with North Wales Police.
- Hybrid role, primarily home-based with regular travel to the National Test Centre in Cranfield and other locations across England and Wales.

Please familiarise yourself with the Post Profile and the Police Staff Recruitment Information before you apply as this has information to help you with your application.

Competency and Value Framework (CVF) level?

2

📌 FCIN Science Technical Specialist (Force)
🏢 North Wales Police
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