Digital Forensics, Comms Data & CCTV Manager

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Reference number

461666

Salary

£42,391 \- £46,465
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%
GBP

Job grade

Senior Executive Officer### Contract type

Permanent### Business area

FWA \- Operations### Type of role

Operational Delivery### Working pattern

Full\-time### Number of jobs available

1
Contents
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• Location


• About the job


• Benefits


• Things you need to know


• Apply and further information

Location
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Belfast, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Salford

This advert reflects the current FWA locations. However, there may be some flexibility to include additional sites as the FWA location strategy evolves.

This role has an expectation that you will be able to attend the Nottingham office, where the Digital Lab is situated on a regular basis.About the job
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Job summary

The Fair Work Agency (FWA) launched in April 2026 with a clear and ambitious mission: to make work fairer for everyone. We bring together key powers to protect workers, support responsible businesses, and take decisive action against exploitation. Today, we regulate employment agencies, license gangmasters in the agricultural and horticultural sectors, tackle serious labour abuse and modern slavery, and enable enforcement of the National Minimum Wage.

But this is just the start.

With new powers under the Employment Rights Act 2025, we are expanding our role even further. We are building the capability to ensure workers receive what they are entitled to, from holiday pay to statutory sick pay, and strengthening the system so that rights are not just set out in law, but actively upheld in practice.

Our approach is bold and practical:

• We empower workers, ensuring they understand their rights and can easily access support and raise concerns


• We make it easier for businesses to comply, simplifying processes and helping responsible employers do the right thing


• We take firm action against those who exploit workers and undercut fair competition

This is a unique opportunity to join an organisation at the very beginning of its journey. You will help shape how we operate, influence our culture, and play a direct role in improving outcomes for millions of workers and employers across the UK.

We are looking for people who are curious, collaborative and driven by making a real difference, people who want to build something that matters.

Job description

As the Digital Forensics, Communications Data and CCTV Manager, you will lead the development and delivery of high‑quality digital investigation services that support the organisation’s operational and strategic objectives. You will act as a champion for digital capabilities, promoting their effective use across all levels and ensuring colleagues understand how these services can enhance investigations and decision‑making. A key part of the role is establishing and maintaining robust governance. You will design and implement standard operating procedures and policies that reflect legal and regulatory requirements, ensuring quality, consistency and compliance across all digital forensic, communications data and CCTV activityKey responsibilities:

• Advocating and promoting digital investigation services and capabilities to the organisation at all levels to make use of the service and support the delivery of our aims and objectives.


• Identifying opportunities and resources to support technical knowledge and capability of the digital investigation team to develop and provide an improved service.


• Devising and implementing standard operating policies, procedures, and processes based on legal and regulatory requirements in order to maintain quality standards.


• Collaborating with all our partners digital investigation teams to share good practice and maintain expertise.


• Devising and implementing standard operating policies, procedures, and processes based on legal and regulatory requirements in order to maintain quality standards and effectively manage the digital investigation team's technical operations.

This role has an expectation that you will be able to attend the Nottingham office, where the Digital Lab is situated on a regular basis.

Person specification

When giving details in your employment history and personal statement you should highlight your experience in line with the essential criteria.

Essential Criteria

• Proven demonstrable experience of managing a team working within a Digital Forensic environment


• Proficiency with Cellebrite software or one of the other current mainstream tools


• Experience in examining mobile and/or computer devices


• Demonstrate experience of onsite acquisition of digital devices


• Experience and knowledge in performing Digital Forensic Examinations: be able to demonstrate case experience within either the law enforcement or civil work environment


• Be knowledgeable of ISO 17025, 2017 Standard and Forensic Science Regulators Codes of Practice


• Knowledge of Communications Data Code of Practice


• Experience in writing and implementing new standard operating procedures to keep pace with the changes the industry


• Experience in reviewing digital data and presenting it in a court ready format.


• Full Drivers Licence

Desirable Criteria

• Experience reviewing and presenting CCTV footage as part of an Investigation


• Working knowledge of Section 37 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022


• Experience with onsite digital forensics investigations involving vulnerable people


• Hold Cellebrite Certified Operator (CCO) and Cellebrite Certified Physical Analyst (CCPA) certifications

Licences

Full UK driving licence### Behaviours

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

• Managing a Quality Service


• Working Together


• Making Effective Decisions

Benefits
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Alongside your salary of £42,391, Fair Work Agency contributes £12,280 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides .* Learning and development tailored to your role

• An environment with flexible working options


• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity


• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28\.97%

We recognise the challenges that people with (multiple) protected characteristics may experience on the job market and in their career progression. We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities. We are keen to make our workforce as diverse as possible, and we hope to attract applications from underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities, people with a disability, and people with gender diverse identities.

Things you need to know
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Artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.### Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.Application Information

As part of the application process you will be asked to complete:

• A CV detailing your career history, and skills / experience


• A 750 word Personal Statement;

Your Personal Statement should be no more than 750 words. It should provide real life examples of how your skills and experience match those needed for this role and how you would apply them to this position. It will be assessed against the essential criteria and used to add depth to the best evidence in your CV.

Your CV should consist of your career history and skills/experience, including any key achievements in each role. Your CV will also be assessed against the essential criteria.

Please access the following link for guidance on how to apply and how to complete a personal statement https://www.civil\-service\-careers.gov.uk/how\-to\-apply/

Selection process

Sift Information

At sift you will be assessed on your Personal Statement and CV. Should a large number of applications be received, an initial sift may be undertaken using the CV. Candidates who pass the initial sift may be progressed to a full sift, or progressed straight to assessment / interview.

The sift will take place during w/c 20 July

Interview Information

At Interview you will be assessed on your experience and the following Behaviours:

• Managing a Quality Service


• Working Together


• Making Effective Decisions

Interviews will be conducted w/c 3 August. Interviews may be conducted either in person or virtually (via video conferencing). Candidates will be advised of the format in advance.

Important information

No applications will be accepted after the closing date and time.

Further information

A reserve list may be held for a period of 12 months from which further appointments can be made. Reserve Lists will be for each location and appointments made in merit order based on location preferences.

The Agency will not consider sponsoring a visa or issuing a Certificate of Sponsorship. We are unable to offer advice on any Visa and Immigration cases.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Terms and Conditions are attached.

Please note – the successful candidate will be expected to remain in post for a minimum of 18 months before being released for another role.

If suc

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