Digital Forensic Specialist - eDiscovery
Job Title: Digital Forensic Specialist – eDiscovery
Salary: The starting salary is £51,196, which includes allowances totalling £2,841.
The salary is broken down as £48,355 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £52,730. Plus, a location allowance of £1,841 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.
Location: Lambeth HQ
The Met is the largest police service in the country and handles some of the biggest cases around. As a Digital Forensic Specialist, your work will be critical to the outcomes of these cases, as well as the way we carry them out.
In today’s tech-filled world, bringing offenders to justice can involve examining masses of data. That means finding clues is increasingly like looking for a needle in a haystack. To tackle this growing problem, we have refined the way we work and introduced eDiscovery techniques. As a Digital Forensic Specialist, you’ll contribute to casework and further develop our eDiscovery capabilities.
Whether working independently or as part of a team, you’ll help to deliver all parts of our Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM). With this technique, we can handle large data and complex investigations by reducing the volume of material that teams must sift through. There’ll also be an exciting opportunity to undertake research into new ways of extracting and analysing data from digital electronic devices. However, all innovation must comply with quality management systems: ISO 17025 standards.
To join us, you will need knowledge or experience in a relevant area, such as Data Science, Cyber Security or Digital Forensics. Whatever your background, you will have a degree (or equivalent), a firm grasp of the EDRM model and knowledge eDiscovery tools such as Nuix, , Relativity, Axcelerate or other eDiscovery tools and techniques. However, it is not just technical talents that are essential in this role. You will also need great communication skills, sound judgment and the ability to mentor junior staff.
Besides the rewarding nature of the job itself, a competitive salary and a Civil Service pension, you will also benefit from excellent career and professional development.
Role Duties and Responsibilities:
Your key responsibilities will be (but are not limited to):
- Undertake digital forensic examinations including research into novel methods for the extraction and analysis of data from digital electronic devices.
- The use of eDiscovery techniques and knowledge to help reduce the volume of material investigation teams have to sift through; being able to articulate the steps taken.
- Assist investigation teams in their disclosure and LPP obligations.
- Interpret the requirements of the investigation team and action them with appropriate strategies.
- Mentor junior members of staff with eDiscovery knowledge and techniques.
- Work in partnership with Directorate of Forensic Services and DF managers to develop and deliver change.
- Attend court as a witness and be able to offer technical evidence where required.
- Ensure compliance with quality management systems, working to ISO 17025 standards.
- To work within the Directorate’s Quality Management System and actively participate in the continuous improvement of the system by engaging in audits, competence tests, reporting non-conformances, etc. and suggesting changes to improve the system.
Application Process:
The initial application process will comprise of an application form, CV and an online test. The application form will cover the following CVF elements at Level 2:
- We are emotionally aware – provide an example where you have provided emotional support to a friend/colleague/relative. Briefly describe the scenario, what you did and the outcome.
- We are collaborative – explain how you specifically contributed to a team or group project/venture.
- We deliver, support and inspire - describe a time where you delivered success in a project or venture. What challenges did you face and how did you overcome them?
Please evidence your responses to the above questions with specific examples.
Those successful at the sift stage will be invited to attend an interview which will be assessed against the above CVF elements also at Level 2.
How to apply
Click the apply now button below and start your career at the Met. Applications will be via a detailed CV, and online application form.
Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on the 3rd of January.
Once received, your application will be reviewed against eligibility criteria, following this, your application will be reviewed by the hiring manager. The application review for this vacancy will be completed by 4th of January 2025.
Following application review, successful candidates will be invited to interview. Interview dates will commence 27th of January 2025.