Regional Data Forensic Manager

Avonandsomerset; Bristol; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A law enforcement agency in the United Kingdom is looking for a Regional Data Forensic Manager to lead and support specialist digital forensic teams. This role involves managing work schedules, providing expert advice on handling digital evidence, and contributing to training initiatives. Candidates should have a checkable history in the UK and a passion for forensic technology. The salary is competitive, with additional benefits such as a gym and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Access to gymnasium and sports facilities

Excellent holiday and flexible working hours

Structured learning and development plan

Dedicated wellbeing and personal support

Qualifications

• Five-year checkable history in the UK is required.
• Experience in digital forensics or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate work schedules of the Data Investigations team.
• Provide expert advice on securing digital evidence.
• Evaluate and validate software tools used in data recovery.
• Contribute to training initiatives and assess training needs.

Skills

Management of Data Investigations team

Expertise in digital evidence handling

Technical problem-solving

Presentation and training skills

Job description

Regional Data Forensic Manager

Job Description

The South West Digital Forensics collaboration across our four police forces (Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset and Wiltshire) continues to grow and invest in key responsible roles in response to growing operational demands. We are currently looking for great leaders to support, lead and develop specialist digital forensic teams as part of our growth and investment plan.

Main Responsibilities

• To manage and coordinate the work schedules of the Data Investigations team, supervise short and medium term objectives, develop plans and regularly assess the performance of the team and individuals.


• Responsible for maintaining policy and procedure in line with legislation and best evidential practices, and manage reputational risk where appropriate.


• To provide expert advice and support to Digital Media investigators in the technical and practical options in securing digital evidence from all forms of investigations that involve a digital element, and to provide specialist advice and knowledge to colleagues, partners and other individuals and agencies.


• To be responsible for the management and control of dedicated servers, evaluate and validate software tools used in the examination and recovery of data, and, where necessary, develop specific searching scripts within these tools to assist the process.


• Carry out examination of recovered evidence in accordance with health and safety, legal and other organisational requirements.


• To give presentations and support training initiatives to promote the unit, and to provide specialist advice and assistance.


• Assess and manage the training requirements of the Data Forensic staff.


• Research and report on new techniques, software, systems and technology to ensure departmental effectiveness.


• Prepare for and actively contribute within meetings in a clear concise and relevant manner, ensuring decisions and actions are communicated to appropriate personnel.


• To advise Senior Investigating Officers on specialist matters relating to the handling of digital evidence from computers and mobile devices, including recovery, analysis, intelligence development, retention, scheduling, disclosure of material and the protection of evidential packages.


• To execute the powers designated by the Chief Constable under Schedule 38 of the Police Reform Act 2002 as amended by the Policing and Crime Act 2017.

Benefits

• Access to gymnasium and sports facilities.


• Excellent holiday and flexible working hours available.


• Structured learning and development plan including:
  
  
  
  • In-house buddy system.
  
  
  • Up to 6 months of core competency training.
  
  
  • Funded specialist vendor and academic training.
  
  
  
  


• Dedicated wellbeing and personal support.


• Working in a professional environment underpinned by the Code of Ethics.


• Access to Specialist Support Groups.

Additional Information

To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year “checkable history” in the UK – ideally meaning that you have been resident in the UK for the last five years.

The basic salary for this role is £43,668 - £47,046, with an additional market supplement payment of £4,000 per annum pro‑rated (subject to annual review).

Shortlisting will commence the week of 5 January 2026. Interviews will commence the week of 12 January 2026.

For further information regarding this role please email either Jay Driscoll ([e-mail]) or James Trigo ([e-mail]).