Project Manager

Sanderson Government & Defence; City Of London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A government-related investigative body is seeking an experienced Project Manager to scope the feasibility of establishing a new internal Digital Forensics Unit. The successful candidate will assess organizational needs, identify requirements for accreditation and staffing, and prepare a pivotal business case. This mission supports advancements in combating serious and organized crime through digital evidence handling.

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience within a Digital Forensics context.
• Up-to-date knowledge of accreditation standards.
• Experience delivering complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the digital forensics needs of the organisation.
• Define requirements for the Digital Forensics Unit.
• Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of internal versus external services.
• Manage existing digital forensics service contracts.
• Develop strategic relationships with partner agencies.

Skills

Project Management experience in Digital Forensics

Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017

Experience in regulated environments

Multi-agency working experience

Research and horizon scanning

Communication skills

Job description

An experienced Project Manager is required to scope the feasibility of establishing a new internal Digital Forensics Unit within a government-related investigative body. This initiative supports the advancement of digital forensic capabilities and the transition from externally sourced services to an in-house model. The successful candidate will play a critical role in assessing organisational needs, identifying the requirements for accreditation, staffing, and infrastructure, and preparing a business case to inform senior decision-making. The work is pivotal to supporting ongoing efforts to combat serious and organised crime through effective digital evidence handling.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the current and future digital forensics needs of the organisation.
• Define the requirements (staffing, equipment, accreditation) for a potential internal Digital Forensics Unit.
• Conduct a comprehensive cost-benefit analysis comparing internal capabilities with current external arrangements.
• Manage and review existing digital forensics service contracts.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with partner agencies at both regional and national levels.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of internal policies and procedures for digital evidence handling.
• Monitor relevant legislative, regulatory, and technical developments in the digital forensics landscape.
• Communicate findings, progress, and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels.

Key Skills

• Proven Project Management experience within a Digital Forensics context (e.g., law enforcement, military, intelligence, or regulatory sectors).
• Up-to-date knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 and Forensic Science Regulator accreditation standards.
• Experience delivering complex, cross-functional projects in regulated environments.
• Strong multi-agency working experience.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct research and horizon scanning in a digital forensics or criminal justice setting.
• Competence in presenting complex information clearly to varied audiences.

Reasonable Adjustments

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