Forensic Analyst -Digital Forensics Unit

Forensic Focus Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited is seeking an experienced digital forensics practitioner for a site-based role at Halesworth Police Station. You will recover and interpret digital evidence to evidential standards and prepare court-ready reports and statements, while maintaining evidence continuity and advising investigators.

The role requires proven forensic competence, experience managing caseloads, a CEDRA course, and a degree in Computer Science or related field.

Qualifications

• Proven technical competence in digital forensics with experience managing caseloads and producing high-quality evidential reports.
• Completion of the College of Policing CEDRA course or equivalent is essential.
• A degree in Computer Science or a related field is desirable; exhibit handling and evidence continuity experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Recover and interpret digital evidence to evidential standards.
• Produce court-ready reports and statements.
• Maintain evidence continuity and advise investigators and operational teams, including supporting search warrants when required.

Skills

Digital forensics

Forensic caseload management

Evidential reporting

Education

Degree in Computer Science or related field

CEDRA course (College of Policing)

Job description

The RoleBased at Halesworth Police Station, this site-based position involves the forensic examination and analysis of computers, mobile devices and digital media to evidential standards. Day-to-day work includes recovering and interpreting digital evidence, producing court-ready reports and statements, maintaining evidence continuity, and advising investigators and operational teams — including supporting search warrants when required.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must demonstrate proven technical competence in digital forensics, including experience managing forensic caseloads and producing high-quality evidential reports. Completion of the College of Policing CEDRA course or equivalent is essential. A degree in Computer Science or a related field is desirable, as is experience in exhibit handling and evidence continuity.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics practitioner who thrives in a structured, accredited law enforcement environment and is comfortable handling sensitive and potentially distressing material. Those with a methodical approach, strong written communication skills, and a commitment to continuing professional development will excel here. SC clearance is required.