Post: Quality and Compliance Officer (Ref 26-036)

Salary: Scale 5 / 6 - £30,333 - £35,772 pa

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent  

Location: Wynyard

Applications are invited for the post of Quality and Compliance Officer within the Digital Forensic Unit.

This is a key role supporting the Quality Manager and the wider force in the delivery, maintenance and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System across forensic services within Cleveland Police. The post holder will play an integral part in ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17020 standards, the Forensic Science Regulator’s Codes of Practice and Conduct, relevant international guidelines (including ILAC G:19) and UKAS technical publications.

The Quality and Compliance Officer will provide quality assurance, audit, accreditation and governance support, alongside management information and project assistance, to enable an efficient, effective and fully compliant digital forensic service that meets national regulatory and evidential standards.

Please click here for the job description.

The working hours for this role will incorporate a Mon to Fri, 08:00 – 16:00 pattern.

If you would like to discuss the role further please contact Lewis Dixon – Digital Forensics Unit Manager - Lewis.Dixon@cleveland.police.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role please progress your application via the link.  Application forms should be completed no later than 23:55 on the 26^th May 2026.

Police officers that are due to retire or resign may apply for internally advertised police staff vacancies, provided that the start date for the role post-dates their retirement or resignation date and on the basis that appointment to the police staff role will be on a re-employment basis, post-retirement / resignation.

Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.

Regardless of the applicant, this role is on current Cleveland Police Terms and Conditions as per Police Staff Council.