Digital Forensics Quality & Compliance Lead

Avon and Somerset Police; West of England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to strengthen quality, integrity, and 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.

Your role reviews examinations, reports, and processes to support accurate, reliable, and legally robust evidence, helping maintain accreditation, manage forensic risk, and support the

Qualifications

• A qualification in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, ICT, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Significant experience in a digital forensic environment with examinations, reports, and interpretations.
• Extensive knowledge of digital forensic principles, methodologies, tools, and reporting standards.
• Understanding of forensic quality and accreditation standards, including ISO 17025 and the FSR Code.

Responsibilities

• Review digital forensic reports and casework, providing independent quality assurance and guidance to ensure evidential integrity and compliance.
• Carry out audits, peer reviews, and risk assessments to identify risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Support testing, validation, verification, and compliance activities to meet accreditation requirements.
• Maintain and improve the Quality Management System and associated procedures and records.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective actions and policy updates.
• Collaborate across regional police forces to promote consistent forensic standards.

Skills

Digital forensics

Quality assurance

Audits

Risk management

Communication

Education

Digital forensics degree

Tools

Forensic tools

Job description

Avon and Somerset Police is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Compliance Officer to strengthen quality, integrity, and 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.

Your role reviews examinations, reports, and processes to support accurate, reliable, and legally robust evidence, helping maintain accreditation, manage forensic risk, and support the