Forensic Laboratory Manager , On call bench

Outbreach; Epsom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Epsom seeks an experienced digital forensic practitioner for flexible, self-employed case-based work. You will receive client devices under chain of custody, perform forensic imaging, and ensure evidential integrity.

You will work with tools such as FTK Imager, ewfacquire, X-Ways, and Cellebrite, and maintain audit-ready records while upholding ISO/IEC 17025 practices. This role requires lab security responsibility and local availability, ideal for professionals seeking

Qualifications

• Hands-on evidence acquisition experience with forensic tools.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 processes and cyber security background desirable.
• Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, CFCE or EnCE are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Receive client devices under chain of custody and seal exhibits.
• Perform forensic imaging of computers, drives and phones using write blockers.
• Maintain audit-ready records and oversee lab security.

Skills

Evidence acquisition

Lab security

Audit readiness

Tools

FTK Imager

ewfacquire

X-Ways

Tableau

Cellebrite

XRY

Job description

The Role

This position involves receiving client devices under chain of custody, logging and sealing exhibits, and performing forensic imaging of computers, drives and phones using write blockers. The manager also conducts logical data recovery, validates lab tooling, and maintains physical security and audit-ready records for the laboratory.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need hands-on evidence acquisition experience with tools such as Tableau, FTK Imager, ewfacquire, X-Ways, and ideally mobile extraction tools like Cellebrite or XRY. Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 processes, cyber security background, and certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, CFCE or EnCE are desirable.

Who It Suits

This suits an experienced digital forensic practitioner local to Epsom who wants flexible, self-employed case-based work rather than a salaried role, and who is comfortable holding sole responsibility for lab security and evidential integrity.