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.


If you are looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity where your work really matters, this is the time to join us.


Supporting a dedicated team, providing key evidence for victims at their time of need, the role of Digital Forensics Manager is both extraordinary and rewarding.


If you have a strong technical background and leadership experience, this is a great opportunity to join Digital Forensics and learn new skills as part of the role.


You could be part of a fast-paced technical team, responsible for the examination and presentation of digital evidence in all types of criminal investigations.

Main Responsibilities:

To manage and coordinate the work schedules of the Data Investigations team. To supervise short and medium term objectives, developing plans and regularly assessing the performance of the team and individuals. Responsible for the maintaining of 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. 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. To evaluate and validate software tools used in the examination and recovery of data. 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. 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. Specifically relating to recover, 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 this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last five years.


Please note: the basic salary for this role is 41,907 - 45,147, with an additional market supplement payment of 4,000 per annum pro-rata (which are subject to annual review).


Interviews are likely to be held week commencing 10th November 2025.


For further information regarding this role please email either Jay Driscoll (jay.driscoll@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk) or James Trigo (james.trigo@wiltshire.police.uk).

About us

Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.

We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.

We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.

Find out more about our benefits and culture

Please note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to ensure their application is considered.

Blended Working/ Hybrid Working

Avon and Somerset Police encourage flexible working where operationally possible.

This role has been identified as a blended role.

The successful candidate for this role will have the opportunity to work from home whilst also at a secondary work location, which will be a police premises. The successful applicant will have the option to discuss working arrangements with their line manager. All applicants must reside within the UK.

Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)

You will require the following detail to complete this application form:

National Insurance Number Identification Detail e.g. passport Address information including proof Referee information Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have

If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.

Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.


Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.


If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission.