Digital Forensics Quality Manager – ISO 17025 Lead

Government Recruitment Service; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Team Technical Manager to oversee the Digital Forensics Quality Management System (QMS). The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice, lead audits, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders. This role requires excellent communication and leadership skills, technical expertise in digital forensics, and experience in quality management systems. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a critical area of public service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a forensics examiner or in a digital forensics laboratory.
• Knowledgeable in the acquisition, processing, and reporting of digital media.
• Awareness of legislation affecting digital forensic activities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a technically assured Digital Forensic service and maintain QMS.
• Oversee operation and improvement of the QMS, develop and maintain SOPs.
• Plan and conduct Quality Audits and validation testing.
• Provide technical advice and oversight to stakeholders.
• Support Digital Forensic learning and coordinate competency testing.

Skills

Technical excellence in Digital Forensics

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of ISO 17025

Experience in compliance and quality management

Job description

A government agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Quality Team Technical Manager to oversee the Digital Forensics Quality Management System (QMS). The successful candidate will ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator Code of Practice, lead audits, and provide technical guidance to stakeholders. This role requires excellent communication and leadership skills, technical expertise in digital forensics, and experience in quality management systems. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to a critical area of public service.