Digital Forensic Specialist

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Reference number

465494

Salary

£39,214
£39,214 to £48,056 (London)

This role currently receives a discretionary Recruitment \& Retention payment of £5,500\. This is a temporary allowance, under ongoing review, and may be withdrawn at any time.

Candidates are advised to address any questions on rates of pay prior to applying for the post.
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Higher Executive Officer### Contract type

Permanent### Business area

Insolvency \- Investigation and Enforcement Services### Type of role

Digital### Working pattern

Full\-time### Number of jobs available

2
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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StratfordAbout the job
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Job summary

The Insolvency Service is a leading government agency which plays a crucial role in providing essential services to the public and to business. The work we do is important to the proper functioning of markets, the economy in general and support for thousands of people each year who are in financial difficulty.

Investigation and Enforcement Services (IES) directorate aims to deliver and promote a range of investigation and enforcement activities, both civil and criminal in nature, to support fair and open markets. We do this by effectively enforcing the statutory company and insolvency regimes, maintaining public confidence in those regimes, and reducing the harm caused to victims of fraudulent activity and to the business community.

Inclusive and diverse teams are important to us. We welcome and encourage applications from everyone, including groups underrepresented in our workforce. The Insolvency Service strives to ensure that the agency is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place for everybody to bring their true self to work and to help the agency to achieve its diversity objectives. We have 9 active employee network groups available to join or become an ally, these include, Carers Network, Disability network group, Employee Assistance, Representatives, FACES Network Group, LGBT\+, Mind Matters, Part Time Workers, The Shed \- Men’s Network Group and Women’s Network Group.

We value capability, technical skills and experience and we place great emphasis on lifetime development to support our people. We encourage our employees to become more involved in areas they feel strongly about, whether it be for the benefit of the agency, through our Engagement network or in their own local communities via volunteering opportunities.

The Insolvency Service is a great place to work, learn and grow your career!

Job description

This post is in the Forensic Computing Unit (FCU) which is part of the IES directorate.

Digital Forensic Specialists at HEO grade provide specialist expertise in the acquisition, processing, analysis and interpretation of digital evidence in support of criminal, civil, regulatory or intelligence led investigations. They act as subject matter experts for digital forensics, working closely with investigation teams, legal advisors, senior officers and external partners to ensure digital material is obtained, examined and presented to evidential standards.

The role includes independently conducting examinations across multiple device types, developing forensic strategies, ensuring quality‑controlled processes aligned to ISO 17025/FSR requirements, and supporting both operational activity and organisational capability development.

Responsibilities

As a Digital Forensic Specialist, you will:

• conduct digital forensic examinations within the confines of ISO 17025 and the forensic science regulators codes of practice (or equivalent), ensuring continuing compliance and competence


• provide appropriate technical advice and guidance on digital forensic matters to internal and external stakeholders


• lead, support and guide digital forensic technicians with technological/digital forensic issues by sharing knowledge to help build capability and work in collaboration to resolve issues


• provide regular reports and updates to the head of FCU and internal stakeholders, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations regarding digital material


• ensue systems are in place and work practices follow approved standards (ISO 17025 and the FSR code of conduct) through regular quality assurance checks and adhering to (and developing) the Insolvency Service FCU quality management system


• liaise with investigation teams on digital forensic related matters to provide creative, compliant solutions to technical issues and ensure these are in line with investigations deadlines and processing timescales


• line manages digital forensic technicians to monitor performance and development needs against agreed objectives and address performance issues where necessary


• act as lead on search operations to assist in the seizure and acquisition of digital devices, ensuring the evidential integrity of the data is maintained. Providing advice and guidance to INSS search teams


• contribute to specialised projects to advance FCU processes by improving solutions and identifying the need to develop FCU standard operating procedures


• provide witness statements and attend Court to give evidence in relation to digital forensic work undertaken


• contribute to office\-wide initiatives such as policy development, training and other work that supports the unit and wider agency

Person specification

Essential Criteria

The successful candidates will be able to evidence:

• demonstrable experience in digital forensics, including the capture, preservation, processing, and analysis of digital devices and data sources such as computers, mobile devices, networks, business systems, and cloud environments, with the ability to deliver forensic outputs to customers


• a qualification in computer or digital forensics, or a closely related subject, and/or significant practical experience working within a digital forensics laboratory environment


• experience and/or certification in the use of one or more recognised forensic tools, such as EnCase (EnCE), Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite (CCO/CCPA), MSAB, FTK, or equivalent forensic analysis software


• strong technical knowledge of digital media, operating systems, storage technologies and digital devices, including an understanding of how data is created, stored and recovered


• good knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 standards, the forensic science regulator codes of practice, and ACPO/NPCC digital forensics guidelines, with a clear understanding of their importance in ensuring quality, integrity and evidential continuity


• experience of liaising with stakeholders and producing clear, accurate written reports or summaries, suitable for presentation to senior managers or other key stakeholders

Further Information

The recruitment and retention allowance of £5,500 is payable on passing probation and/or FCU competency framework.

The FCU is currently located in Stratford, London, with plans to relocate to Thurrock. Should this move proceed, successful candidates will be required to work from the new FCU site in Thurrock. Further information will be provided at interview.

This role is office\-based and requires 100% attendance at the workplace due to business requirements. The role is not suitable for hybrid working. Any flexible working requests would be considered in line with business needs and statutory requirements.

From 1st October 2026, applicants will be required to meet nationality and residency requirements so that National Security Vetting (NSV) checks can be conducted. If you want to learn more, visit NSV national requirements .

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Communicating and Influencing


• Working Together


• Changing and Improving

We only ask for evidence of these behaviours on your application form:

• Communicating and Influencing

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Digital Forensic Knowledge

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £39,214, Insolvency Service contributes £11,360 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We want you to have a good work\-life balance and want to support you in all that you do, so we offer a great benefits package including:

• flexible working arrangements and flexi\-time


• full time new entrants to the Civil Service and those Civil Servants on modernised terms and conditions will be entitled to 25 days leave increasing on a sliding scale to 30 days after 5 years’ service


• in addition to this you are entitled to 8 public/bank holidays plus an additional day of privilege leave


• competitive maternity, paternity and parental leave


• 5 days paid leave for learning and development


• 5 days paid for volunteering


• a Cycle to work scheme


• staff have access to an employee assistance programme, Workplace Wellness, for confidential, independent support and advice during difficult times in either their professional or personal life

Your pension is a valuable part of your total reward package where the employer makes a significant contribution to the cost of your pension. Your contributions come out of your salary before any tax is taken. This means, if you pay tax, your take\-home pay will not be reduced by the full amount of your contribution; and your pension will continue to provide valuable benefits for you and your family if you are too ill to continue to work or die before you retire. For more information, visit www.civilservicepensionscheme.org.uk

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