Digital Forensics Quality Team Member

Government Recruitment Service; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in the UK is seeking a Quality Assurance Specialist to support the Digital Forensic services. The role involves managing quality systems and ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. You will engage in auditing processes, document management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience with quality management systems in a forensic context. This is a crucial position ensuring adherence to regulatory and legislative requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with ISO 17025 accreditation processes.
• Strong understanding of quality assurance in digital forensics.
• Ability to conduct internal audits and validate processes.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a technically assured Digital Forensic Service across DWP.
• Manage records and document libraries, including monitoring QMS processes.
• Maintain the QMS in line with international standards.

Skills

Quality Management System (QMS)

Digital Forensics

Internal Auditing

Compliance Monitoring

Job description

The role of theQuality Team is integral to the development, maintenance, and quality assurance of Digital Forensic services provided by DWP. The Quality Team supports the DWP Digital Forensics Unit, who conducts forensic science activities, including overseeing practices for the forensic examination of a range of digital devices, ensuring that standards are always upheld, to meet policy and regulatory requirements.

The Quality Team will ensure the Digital Forensics Unit can attain, and retain, its accreditation to ISO 17025, and that Quality systems in place meet regulatory, legislative, and criminal justice requirements (e.g. Forensic Science Regulator, Health and Safety, EU, Home Office).

You will support the Quality Manager and Technical Manager to ensure compliance and continuous improvement in Digital Forensic activities. This will involve planning of validation testing (including the escalation of non-conformities) and involvement in vertical and horizontal audits.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a technically assured Digital Forensic Service across DWP.
• Manage records and document libraries, including monitoring Quality Management System (QMS) processes.
• Maintain the QMS in line with international standards and the FSR Code.
• Keep asset management records, identify calibration needs, and coordinate maintenance actions.
• Support quality audits and validation tests, report findings, and implement improvements.
• Track competency and training needs, identifying trends and gaps.
• Horizon scan for legislative and market changes to support continuous improvement.
• Publish and maintain Standard Operating Procedures, technical procedures, and related documentation.
• Create and update seeded reference devices for validation testing.
• Assist with internal audits of QMS and forensic processes to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and FSR Codes.
• Engage with colleagues to promote understanding and compliance with quality standards.