Digital Forensic Hub Manager

Metropolitan Thames Valley; Ilford; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Thames Valley Police is seeking a Digital Forensic Hub Manager to lead a team of technicians and assistants, overseeing submissions and shaping forensic strategies to support investigations in Ilford and the surrounding area.

You will oversee workloads, drive continuous improvement, ensure adherence to the Directorate's quality management systems and ISO standards, and provide leadership across the Digital Forensic team, including court attendance when required.

Job description

We are seeking motivated and skilled individuals to lead, mentor, and develop a team of Digital Forensic Technicians and Assistants. In this role, you will ensure the efficient and timely processing of submissions, supporting frontline officers in delivering the Met's mission to keep London safe. As a Digital Forensic Hub Manager, you will play a key role in reviewing approved submissions and shaping forensic strategies to drive focused, proportionate investigations. You will also identify opportunities to maximise investigative outcomes and strengthen criminal investigations through innovative forensic approaches. Please be aware this role involves exposure to disturbing, offensive or indecent material (occupational health support will be made available). - Role Duties and Responsibilities: As a Digital Forensic Hub Manager, you will lead a team dedicated to supporting police investigations through digital forensic expertise. Your key responsibilities include:

• Team Leadership: Manage a team conducting forensic examinations of mobile devices and computers (technicians and assistants).
• Case Assessment: Evaluate submissions and develop effective digital forensic strategies. Workload Management: Oversee and prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery. Collaboration: Work closely with colleagues to achieve organisational objectives and partner with the Directorate of Forensic Services and DF managers to implement and deliver change. Quality Assurance: Operate within the Directorate's Quality Management System, actively contributing to continuous improvement through audits, competence testing, reporting non-conformances and quality incidents, and recommending enhancements. Line Management: Provide leadership and guidance to Digital Forensic Technicians (Band I) and Assistants (Band E). Court Attendance: Act as a witness of fact when required. Reporting: Collate and deliver management information to support operational and strategic decisions. Compliance: Ensure adherence to quality management systems and ISO accreditation standards, as well as all Health and Safety obligations.
• Degree in a relevant technical discipline and/or significant relevant experience. A strong knowledge or experience of digital forensics, with particular emphasis on one of the following strands: computer / communication devices e.g. mobile phones. Strong knowledge of, and interest in, all modern digital technologies with an emphasis on the forensic opportunities offered by their examination, and the challenges faced by law enforcement. A technical understanding of the equipment / tools used to recover, analyse and process digital data. An understanding of the rules regarding evidence gathering and its presentation at court. Ability to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. 23017

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