Digital Forensics Laboratory Team Leader

Ccl Solutions Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CCL Solutions Group in Stratford-upon-Avon seeks a Digital Forensics Laboratory Team Leader to manage and coach a team of DF Analysts, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and customer-focused service. You will supervise performance, allocate casework, and maintain ISO processes while resolving technical challenges with line management.

The role requires leadership experience in digital forensics, familiarity with ACPO guidelines and ISO17025, and the ability to drive improvements and staff development

Qualifications

• Experience leading in digital forensics environments.
• Knowledge of ACPO guidelines, ISO17025 and the FSR Code of Practice.
• Ability to motivate, inspire and lead people to reach potential.
• Experience using leading industry standard forensic tools.
• Ability to work independently and make sound judgments.
• Strong analytical and interpretive skills.
• High precision and attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills.
• Comfortable learning a wide range of software and systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Analysts across technical, performance, behaviours and welfare.
• Assign casework via the case management system and manage deadlines.
• Communicate with Operations Managers and Forensic Case Team to resolve challenges.
• Ensure the Laboratory uses appropriate hardware and software for casework.
• Maintain ISO processes & documentation and assist with audits.
• Develop staff growth opportunities and foster a positive work environment.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive improvements with evidence.
• Manage performance issues per company policies and procedures.
• Provide effective leadership and report team performance to management.
• Contribute to Lab performance while handling a small case load.
• Support new team leaders.

Skills

Leadership

Digital forensics

ACPO guidelines

ISO17025

People management

Case management system

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Planning and organisation

Learning new software

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Digital Forensics Laboratory Team Leader

Summary:

To manage, coach and monitor all aspects of the Digital Forensics Lab performance in conjunction with your line manager, HR and the Forensic Case Team. Act as first line support for a dedicated team of DF Analysts.

Reporting to:

Operations Manager | Digital Forensics

Main Job Summary

To manage, coach and monitor all aspects of the Digital Forensics Lab performance in conjunction with your line manager, HR and the Forensic Case Team. Act as first line support for a dedicated team of DF Analysts.

Monitor all levels of performance to ensure high levels of accuracy, efficiency, and effective use of resources whilst being customer centric, quality focused and commercially aware.

Oversee and model company behaviours to maximise team motivation and performance to the highest levels of precision and efficiency.

Proactively communicate with line management to highlight any challenges and ensure customer deadlines and quality standards are met. Proactively identify and resolve technical and operational issues to ensure effective workflows.

Conduct examinations of exhibits and follow the associated processes.

Main Duties & Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Lead a team of Analysts, in all aspects of their role – technical, performance, behaviours and welfare
• Assign casework & use CCL’s case management system to effectively & proactively manage case work of individuals to maintain efficiency & ensure deadlines are maintained
• To be responsible for analysis tasks & communicate with the Operations Managers & Forensic Case Team to ensure any challenges are highlighted & resolved including any issues which may affect analysts productivity
• Ensure the Laboratory is using the most appropriate hardware & software required for casework and that analysts have access to required tools and equipment
• To ensure that all ISO processes & documentation are up to date & are being adhered to, assist with ISO audits when required and dip sample casework where needed
• Developing personal growth opportunities for staff and supporting a positive working environment
• Proactively identify any inefficiencies or areas that can be improved upon & make recommendations to the Operations Managers where these have been identified and evidence the driving of efficiencies to ensure their effectiveness
• Must identify any performance management issues and manage them in accordance with CCL’s policies and procedures
• Must demonstrate effective leadership of the team, take responsibility of teams performance in line with any targets set and feedback business objects and views to the team
• Contribute to Lab performance, maintaining technical skills with delivering a small case load
• Provide support to new team leaders

Required Skill Set & Experience:

• Experience working as a practitioner or leader in digital forensics
• Sound understanding of current ACPO guidelines, ISO17025 and the FSR Code of Practice
• Ability to develop, motivate, inspire and lead people to achieving their maximum potential
• Previous experience using leading industry standard tools
• Ability to work independently and make sound and reasoned judgements
• Sound analytical and interpretation skills
• Ability to work with precision, accuracy with high attention to detail
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Experienced user off computers and technology, and comfortable learning a wide range of software and systems

Education:

• Minimum GCSE pass or equivalent in Maths and English

Core Role Competencies:

Working with Others

• Builds effective working relationships with staff and Management team through clear communication and a collaborative approach
• Maintains visibility by regularly interacting and talking with people
• Consults widely and involves people in decision making speaking to people in a way they understand and can engage with
• Treats people with respect and dignity regardless of their background or circumstances, promoting equality and the elimination of discrimination
• Treats people as individuals, showing tact empathy and compassion
• Sells ideas convincingly, setting out the objectives of a particular approach and striving to reach mutually beneficial solutions
• Expresses own views positively and constructively and fully commits to team decisions. Self-motivated with the ability to effectively manage your own time and responsibilities
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to describe technical solutions and scenarios to a non-technical audience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Sound understanding of Digital Forensic concepts

Professionalism

• Acts with integrity, in line with the values and ethical standards of CCL
• Acts on own initiative to address issues, showing energy and determination to get things done
• Takes ownership for resolving problems, demonstrating courage and resilience in dealing with difficult and challenging situations
• Upholds professional standards, acting as a role model to others and challenging unprofessional conduct or discriminatory behaviour
• Acts for and acts on feedback, learning from experience and continuing to develop own professional skills and knowledge
• Remains calm and professional under pressure, defusing conflict and being prepared to make unpopular decisions or take control when required

Leading Change

• Positive about change, adapting rapidly for changing circumstances and encouraging flexibility in others
• Identifies and implements improvements to service delivery, engaging people in the change process and encouraging them to contribute ideas
• Find more cost-effective ways to do things, taking an innovative approach to solving problems and considers creative alternatives
• Creates a feeling of energy, excitement, and personal investment

Decision making

• Gathers verifies and assesses all appropriate and available information to gain an accurate understanding of situations

Other Role Requirements:

Minimum 5 years UK residency

Full driving license

Satisfactorily pass pre-hire and annual security clearance procedures in accordance with the ACPO (Association of Chief Police Officers) National Vetting Scheme.

CCL is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

CCL (Solutions) Group Ltd
34-36 Cygnet Court,
Timothy’s Bridge Road,
Stratford-upon-Avon,
CV37 9NW
E: [e-mail]

CCL Solutions Group is made up of the following companies: CCL (Solutions) Group Ltd (company number 08128980), CCL-Forensics Ltd (company number 05314495), Evidence Talks Limited (company number 04611669), CCL Cyber Solutions Ltd (company number 11316398), CCL (Computer Consultants) Ltd (company number 02049601)