Digital Forensics Quality & Compliance Lead

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking a Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to drive quality, integrity and regulatory 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, ensuring investigations meet accreditation standards.

The role focuses on reviewing examinations, reports and processes, offering constructive challenge to support legally robust evidence and

Qualifications

• Qualification in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, ICT, or related technical discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Extensive digital forensics experience including examinations, reporting and review.
• Strong knowledge of forensic standards and accreditation processes, ISO 17025 and FSR Code.

Responsibilities

• Review digital forensic reports and casework, providing independent QA and guidance to ensure evidential integrity and compliance.
• Carry out audits, peer reviews, and risk assessments to identify non-conformances and opportunities for improvement.
• Support testing, validation, and compliance activities to ensure tools and processes meet accreditation requirements.

Skills

Digital forensics

Quality assurance

Audits

Regulatory compliance

ISO 17025

FSR Code

Communication

Education

Digital Forensics or related degree

Tools

Forensic software

Job description

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking a Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to drive quality, integrity and regulatory 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, ensuring investigations meet accreditation standards.

The role focuses on reviewing examinations, reports and processes, offering constructive challenge to support legally robust evidence and