Data Forensics Compliance Officer

Avon and Somerset Constabulary; West of England; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to strengthen quality, integrity, and compliance across digital investigations. You will work with the Digital Forensic Technical Lead Manager to provide independent QA through peer reviews, audits, and compliance activities.

Your role reviews examinations, reports, and processes to support accurate, reliable, and legally robust evidence, helping maintain accreditation, manage forensic risk, and support the

Qualifications

• A qualification in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, ICT, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in a digital forensic environment with examinations, reports, and interpretations.
• Extensive knowledge of digital forensic principles, methodologies, tools, and reporting standards.
• Understanding of forensic quality and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025 and the FSR Code.

Responsabilités

• Review digital forensic reports and casework, providing independent quality assurance and guidance to ensure evidential integrity and compliance.
• Carry out audits, peer reviews, and risk assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support testing, validation, verification, and compliance activities to meet accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and associated procedures and records.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions and policy updates.
• Collaborate across regional police forces to promote consistent forensic standards.

Connaissances

Digital forensics

Quality assurance

Audits

Risk management

Communication

Formation

Digital forensics degree

Outils

Forensic tools

Description du poste

Please note, if this is a paid role and the role is part time then the salary quoted will be pro rata based on the hours worked per annum.

Are you a self-motivated, forward planning individual with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to negotiate and influence at all levels?

We have an exciting opportunity to join the SW Forensics team in a new role as a Digital Forensics Compliance Officer.

About the role:

Join our Digital Forensics team and help ensure the highest standards of quality, integrity, and compliance in digital forensic investigations.

Working closely with the Digital Forensic Technical Lead Manager, you'll provide independent quality assurance through peer reviews, audits, and compliance activities, helping to ensure forensic work meets accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Using your expertise in digital forensics, you'll review examinations, reports, and processes, offering guidance and constructive challenge to support accurate, reliable, and legally robust forensic evidence. Your work will play a key role in maintaining accreditation, managing forensic risk, and supporting the criminal justice system.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced digital forensic professional who is passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence in forensic services.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced digital forensic professional who is passionate about quality, continuous improvement, and delivering excellence in forensic science.

Main Responsibilities:

• Review digital forensic reports and casework, providing independent quality assurance, constructive feedback, and expert guidance to ensure evidential integrity, accuracy, and compliance with forensic standards.
• Carry out audits, peer reviews, and forensic risk assessments to identify risks, non-conformances, training needs, and opportunities for continuous improvement, escalating concerns where appropriate.
• Support software testing, validation, verification, and compliance activities, ensuring forensic tools, processes, and casework meet accreditation requirements and the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Code.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System (QMS), including forensic procedures, technical documentation, and quality records, ensuring they reflect current practices and support organisational compliance.
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of quality issues, helping implement corrective actions, process improvements, and policy updates to reduce risk and enhance service delivery.
• Work collaboratively across a regional partnership of four police forces to promote consistent forensic standards, quality assurance, and best practice.

Experience and Qualifications:

• A qualification in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, ICT, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience working within a digital forensic environment, including conducting, interpreting, and reporting on examinations of computers, mobile devices, and digital storage media.
• Extensive knowledge of digital forensic principles, methodologies, tools, and reporting standards, with the ability to review and provide constructive challenge and guidance on forensic casework.
• Good understanding of forensic quality and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Code, and their practical application within a forensic setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to communicate complex technical or compliance matters clearly to a range of audiences.
• Proven ability to make sound professional judgements, manage risk, and work independently while maintaining high standards of quality and integrity.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with forensic practitioners, managers, and wider stakeholders.

Additional Information:

A Full UK driving license, or the ability to travel by other means, unless prevented by reason of disability.

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 5 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 5 years.

Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 7th December 2026.

About us

A pension that grows with you, whatever stage you’re at

Alongside your salary, you’ll be enrolled in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), administered by Peninsula Pensions. This is a high‑quality defined benefit pension, providing a secure, inflation‑linked income for life, based on your earnings and length of service.

If you’re early in your career, it’s a valuable way to start building long‑term financial security from day one, with employer contributions that significantly boost the value of every pound you pay in.

If you’re more experienced, the scheme offers a level of certainty and stability that is now rare, helping you plan confidently for the future with predictable retirement income and benefits for your dependants.

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset. We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.