Digital Forensics Investigator – Team Leader

The Role

This position involves leading a team of digital investigators while managing a personal caseload of forensic device examinations. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing examination strategies, handling digital exhibits, producing expert reports and witness statements, attending client sites for equipment seizure, and reviewing colleagues’ work to maintain quality standards.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must hold current UK Security Clearance (SC) and demonstrate proven experience in computer and mobile device forensics. Strong report-writing ability is essential, as findings must be suitable for court presentation. Experience mentoring junior staff, managing casework budgets, and applying recognised forensic best practice and quality frameworks is required.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics practitioner ready to step into or continue in a leadership position. It is well suited to someone comfortable operating at both a technical and managerial level, who can confidently liaise with clients, deliver expert evidence, and drive continuous improvement within a team.