Forensic Analyst (on-site)

The Role

The Forensics team at Imperial Brands is growing.  Are you passionate about Forensics and looking for an opportunity to grow under fantastic leadership?  Imperial Brands is an inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees who are looking for their next Forensic Analyst to join the team in Bristol. 

Imperial’s binding regulatory agreements require that it has the capability to identify and verify Imperial branded products that have been subject to seizure.  Failure to deliver this to the highest professional standard could result in financial penalties being applied. 

The Forensics team provide expert technical analysis of packaging materials with a view to determining genuine versus counterfeit.  

Principal Accountabilities

• Conduct a detailed forensic analysis of samples received, determine their authenticity and define the appropriate classification of counterfeit and other illicit product to international evidential standards.
• Act as an expert witness and suitably represent the company in legal action or prosecutions.
• Communicate results in the appropriate format and delivery of the Forensic analysis capability to internal stakeholders.
• Participate in the inspection of seizures of IMB branded product and examination of illicit manufacturing sites.
• Ensure a structured digital counterfeit reference library is maintained and relevant intelligence and information is recorded on the GS central intelligence i2 database.
• Facilitate forensic procedures relating to the secure destruction of samples and tobacco products, to ensure compliance with regard to HMRC regulations.

Skills and Experience Required

• Undergraduate qualification (or equivalent) in Forensic Science or related Science discipline
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, able to articulate research findings to inform & influence
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem solving skills with the ability to organize and gather facts, navigate through complex issues, draw conclusions and influence desired outcomes
• Good time management, able to multi-task, meet deadlines and have a quality orientated approach to work
• Willingness to travel internationally
• UK Driving Licence

What We Offer

In return for playing your part in building our future, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package with salary, bonus scheme and many extras including a great pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and hybrid/flexible working opportunities as well inspiring places to work and collaborate with purpose. Here at Imperial we will give you the opportunity to grow and learn, innovate at pace and be a part of our purpose to forge a path to a healthier future for moments of relaxation and pleasure for our consumers.

Everyone Belongs

Everyone belongs in Imperial. We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence. We give fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. Please contact us at recruitment@impbrands.com to let us know if we can provide support in helping you complete an application and/or attend an interview.

About Us

We're a truly international company, fourth largest in our industry and operating across 120 markets. An inclusive, innovative global FMCG business supported by 25,000 employees. As we embrace a new era of growth, we are transforming. Our ways of working and culture are driven by a challenger mindset, constantly questioning the status quo where people can bring their best selves to work. Our agility and collaboration are driving our ambitions, innovation and success all supported by our award-winning development programmes that creates exciting and rewarding career opportunities for all.  Encouraging inclusion at local levels and supporting a developing and robust diversity agenda globally, we’re fully committed to creating and maintaining an environment that celebrates and respects difference.

As a matter of policy, Imperial Tobacco or its subsidiaries never requests or requires payment as part of any recruitment process.