Digital Forensic Investigator 66 G/I

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A metropolitan police force in Manchester is seeking a skilled Digital Forensic Investigator to lead forensic investigations on digital devices. The role requires extensive experience in digital forensics and a strong understanding of criminal investigations. As part of a leading team, you will present complex evidence in court and work with sensitive materials. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to high-profile investigations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years residency in the UK required.
• At least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intelligence-led digital forensic investigations.
• Present evidence to police investigators and courts.
• Work with sensitive and distressing material.

Skills

Exceptional experience in digital forensics

Knowledge of criminal investigations

Strong technical knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Digital Forensic Investigator – Greater Manchester Police

The Greater Manchester Police (GMP) has vacancies for Digital Forensic Investigators within its Digital Forensic Investigation Unit (DFIU).

In this exciting and varied role you will be at the forefront of one of the largest and most advanced digital forensic teams in UK policing.

Responsibilities

Conduct intelligence‑led digital forensic investigations on a wide range of digital devices and sources, providing evidence and expert interpretation of the relevant data in a format acceptable to the court.

Present evidence to police investigators, prosecutors and the courts, explaining complex digital evidence in a manner that can be understood by a wide range of audiences.

Work closely with specialist digital forensic practitioners and officers, analysing sensitive and distressing material, including child sexual abuse material and other serious crimes.

Qualifications

• Exceptional experience in digital forensics, specifically in processing and analysing data acquired from a wide range of digital devices.
• Knowledge of criminal investigations and the ability to support complex, high‑profile, challenging police investigations.
• Strong technical knowledge and excellent communication skills.
• Minimum 5 years residency in the UK (eligible applicants must have at least 5 years residency).

Eligibility Criteria

• At least 18 years old.
• Minimum 5 years residency in the UK.

Application Information

To apply please submit one document (maximum 4 pages) that contains your CV and a covering letter that outlines how your skills meet the essential criteria set out in the job description.

You may require the following detail to complete this application form:

• National Insurance Number
• Identification detail e.g. passport
• Address information
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
• Tattoos – you will also be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos you have

You may require the following documents to complete this application form or these may be requested during the selection process:

• A passport‑style photograph
• A copy of your photo card driving licence
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
• A copy of your passport or birth certificate
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only)
• Clear, colour photos of all tattoos
• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes

Equal Opportunities & EEO

As an equal opportunities employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

Due to the Equality Act (2010) the sickness will not be checked until the conditional offer stage of the recruitment process and therefore candidates need to ensure that they have a good attendance record for the last 2 years for Staff and officers and for 12 months for apprentices.

The Equality Act 2010 makes it unlawful to discriminate against a disabled person in all areas of employment, including recruitment. The Police Service welcomes people with disabilities and will do its best to make reasonable adjustments to the working arrangements and/ or the working environment providing it is possible to do so.

Should you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know during the selection process. Please contact GMP Recruitment at [e-mail].

Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.