Digital Forensics Quality Team Member

Government Recruitment Service; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in England is seeking a Quality Team member for their Digital Forensics service. The role involves supporting the technical development and maintenance of the Quality Management System, ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 and Forensic Science Regulator standards. Ideal candidates will have strong organisational and detail-oriented skills, and experience in computer science or digital forensics. This position offers a fantastic opportunity for personal development within a fast-paced team covering a wide geographical area.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting quality management systems, preferably in forensic environments.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 standards.
• Familiarity with the Forensic Science Regulator codes.

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 and the FSR Code.
• Support quality audits and validation tests, report findings, and implement improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or Cyber Security

Job description

Do you enjoy being adaptable? Do you have great organisation skills and an eye for detail?Do you have enjoy working in or have experience in Computer Science, Digital Forensics or Cyber Security? If so, then DWP may be the place for you.

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Counter Fraud and Compliance and Debt (CFCD) Directorate on a team committed to tackling fraud encountered through our Economic, Serious, and Organised Crime (ESOC) Team.

We are seeking a Quality Team member to contribute to the technical development, maintenance, and improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) for Digital Forensics (DF). You will support the DF Quality Team achieve and maintain accreditation to ISO 17025 and compliance with the Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) Statutory Code of Practice.

This role is pivotal in supporting the Digital Forensics Quality Team in the effective delivery of service and outcomes across the country. It’s a fantastic opportunity for personal development, giving you practical experience of working in a fast‑paced team, covering a wide geographical area.

The role of the Quality 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.