Digital Forensics Quality & Compliance Lead

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS pension

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking a Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to join the SW Forensics team in Bristol. The role focuses on independent quality assurance, peer reviews, audits, and compliance to ensure investigations meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.

You will review examinations, reports, and processes, offering guidance to support accurate, reliable, and legally robust evidence. The post emphasises quality improvement and maintaining accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, ICT, or related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Significant digital forensics experience including examinations, reports, and processes.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 and Forensic Science Regulator Code in practice.

Responsibilities

• Review digital forensic reports and casework to ensure evidential integrity and compliance.
• Carry out audits, peer reviews, and risk assessments to identify non-conformances and drive improvements.
• Support software testing, validation, and compliance with accreditation requirements and FSR Code.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and forensic procedures.
• Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions and policy updates.
• Collaborate with a regional partnership of four police forces to promote consistent standards.

Skills

Digital forensics

Quality assurance

Audits

Communication

Risk management

Education

Digital Forensics/CS/ICT qualification

Tools

Forensic tools

Job description

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking a Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to join the SW Forensics team in Bristol. The role focuses on independent quality assurance, peer reviews, audits, and compliance to ensure investigations meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.

You will review examinations, reports, and processes, offering guidance to support accurate, reliable, and legally robust evidence. The post emphasises quality improvement and maintaining accreditation standards.