Regional Data Forensic Manager

Avonandsomerset; Bristol; On-site; GBP 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Bristol is seeking a dynamic leader for the Data Forensics team. This challenging role involves managing operations, providing expert guidance on digital evidence, and ensuring compliance with legislation. The ideal candidate will have extensive leadership experience and a strong technical background in forensics. This position offers competitive salary, generous benefits, and opportunities for professional development, contributing to community safety and security.

Benefits

Access to on-site gym

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working hours

Tailored learning programs

Ongoing professional support

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience, able to inspire a high-performing team.
• Strong technical background in securing and analysing digital evidence.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the Data Forensics team.
• Provide guidance on securing digital evidence in investigations.
• Advise on legislative compliance for handling digital evidence.

Skills

Leadership experience

Technical expertise in digital forensics

Ability to manage risk

Job description

Overview

Job Description Are you a dynamic leader with a strong technical background, ready to make a real impact? The South West Digital Forensics collaboration, covering Avon & Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Dorset, and Wiltshire, is expanding, and we’re looking for an exceptional leader like you to guide and inspire our talented teams.

As part of our continued growth and investment, this is your chance to step into a challenging and rewarding role where your expertise will directly contribute to the safety and security of our communities.

What You'll Do

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Data Forensics team, ensuring the team works efficiently and effectively to meet objectives.
• Provide expert guidance to investigators on securing digital evidence, from computers to mobile devices, across a range of criminal investigations.
• Advise senior officers and partners on handling, analysing, and safeguarding digital evidence, ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and best practices.
• Oversee the maintenance of policies and procedures, ensuring our work remains exemplary and protects both the investigation and the integrity of the evidence.

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and support a high-performing team.
• Strong technical experience, with a passion for the role technology plays in criminal investigations.
• A commitment to professional growth and continuous learning, including a desire to gain new skills.
• The ability to make decisions and manage risk while maintaining the highest standards of evidential practice.

Perks & Benefits

• Access to on-site gym and sports facilities to support your health and wellbeing.
• Generous holiday entitlement and flexible working hours.
• A comprehensive tailored learning and development program.
• Ongoing professional support through a buddy system and specialist wellbeing resources.
• A supportive work environment committed to the Code of Ethics and high professional standards.

Additional Information

• Competitive salary: £43,668 - £47,046, with an annual market supplement payment of £4,000 (subject to review).
• To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a five-year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.
• Shortlisting begins week commencing 2nd March 2026, and interviews will take place the week commencing 16th March 2026.

For more details, feel free to reach out to Jay Driscoll. If you are passionate about digital forensics and want to lead a dedicated team that makes a real difference, we encourage you to apply.