We are currently looking for a Forensics Manager to work with our client based in Manchester on a full-time, permanent contract.<\/p>\n
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The Forensic Manager, reporting to the Head of Investigations, will contribute to all aspects of the services and solutions provided to clients:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Manage investigators and technicians caseload by the assignment of cases, establishment of priorities, and reviewing and evaluation of reports;\u2022 Ideally experienced in ISO 17025 accreditation, assisting with testing and establishing policies and procedures;\u2022 Monitor time worked by investigators and technicians ensuring core hours are worked each week; manage requests and claims for overtime;\u2022 Review case information to determine best forensic analysis strategy required; review all investigations to ensure case objectives have been achieved;
\n\u2022 To establish deadlines and provide ongoing communication of progress to keep investigations on track and on time;
\n\u2022 Ensuring that all work is completed within established time constraints and to the highest quality to support the business needs;
\n\u2022 To report or escalate issues as appropriate to the Head of Investigations;
\n\u2022 To prioritise research, project work and support functions undertaken within the forensic computing labs;
\n\u2022 Ensure all laboratory verified hardware and software is validated to meet legal requirements;
\n\u2022 Conduct forensically sound acquisitions, analysis and examinations of computer systems and associated media, either on site or in the lab, ensuring continuity of all exhibits and maintaining integrity throughout;
\n\u2022 Secure and retrieve data from computer systems in accordance with ACPO guidelines, utilising proprietary and bespoke software, in order to preserve evidence gathered during the course of investigations;
\n\u2022 To record the details of analysis and investigations undertaken and maintain the confidentiality of this information;
\n\u2022 To liaise with other bodies or agencies as and when required;
\n\u2022 To ensure the work meets quality standards in providing a service to all clients; to report or escalate issues, as appropriate, to the Technical Manager;
\n\u2022 To ensure that appropriate security and access control of forensic tools, systems and evidence is maintained at all times;
\n\u2022 Conduct and assist with investigations to include investigation of more complex cases beyond the competency of investigators;
\n\u2022 Prepare detailed reports, Criminal Justice Act statements and exhibits for the consideration of Crown Prosecution Service or other authorities who have an investigative or regulatory function;
\n\u2022 To testify in criminal and civil court, as required on results of seizure and handling of evidence and results of analysis conducted;
\n\u2022 Remain current on laws and procedures required for processing search and seize orders;
\n\u2022 To maintain an excellent level of technical knowledge of forensic computing best practice and law by attending relevant training courses and meetings within the forensic computing field;
\n\u2022 To maintain professional liaison and membership in professional organisations for cross-feed of technical information;
\n\u2022 Develop public, private sector and law enforcement agency liaison in areas associated with computer crime;
\n\u2022 To develop experience and detailed technical knowledge of current technology and the wide variety of tools and techniques used to assist in the acquisition and analysis of evidence and the identification and recovery of data;
\n\u2022 Manage leave and time off requests from investigators and technicians;
\n\u2022 To assist Head of Investigations in managing any HR issues with the Forensics team;
\n\u2022 Provide \u2018on the job\u2019 training in support of forensic technicians and investigators to properly handle, identify and use computer technology for the investigation of computer crime;
\n\u2022 Provide a leadership role and assisting junior members of staff with their personal and professional development;
\n\u2022 Monitor investigators competencies, advising or facilitating improvement where appropriate; amend and create new Standard Operating Procedures (where appropriate);
\n\u2022 To assist in the recruitment of Technical staff including subcontractors. Also ensure no reliance on one particular subcontractor;
\n\u2022 Assist Case Managers and BD team by quoting for new work by reviewing case paperwork in detail;
\n\u2022 To assist the BD team and the reputation of CYFOR with the provision of copy for relevant Blogs throughout the year;
\n\u2022 Proactively assist in the completion of Customer tenders;
\n\u2022 Assist Head of Investigations with procurement and maintenance of software and hardware for computer forensic investigations; execute verification tests of forensic software and hardware and methods to independently validate functionality;
\n\u2022 Assist Head of Investigations with the planning, design, research and acquisition of new or upgraded hardware and software systems; maintains current knowledge of hardware, software and network technology and recommends modifications as necessary;
\n\u2022 Assist Head of Investigations with developing Strategic initiatives to lower costs and to improve efficiency of ED, Cell site and Forensic depts;
\n\u2022 To liaise with the Finance department on a daily\/weekly basis on work completed\/ to be invoiced;
\n\u2022 Ensure all staff comply with all CYFOR policies, practices and procedures;
\n\u2022 Perform related duties and responsibilities as required;
\n\u2022 To be prepared to work outside of normal office hours and\/or to travel as and when required;
\n\u2022 To complete appropriate entries in Dynamics in an accurate and timely fashion<\/p>\n
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Details of the role:<\/p>\n
Location: Manchester<\/em><\/p>\n Working Hours: Mon-Fri 37 hours Per Week.<\/em><\/p>\n Salary: \u00a345,000 – \u00a355,000<\/em><\/p>\n Contract: Permanent<\/em><\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you wish to apply, please do so online or contact Lloyd Bailey at Peel Solutions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We are currently looking for a Forensics Manager to work with our client based in Manchester on a full-time, permanent…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","jobpost_category":[89],"jobpost_job_type":[22],"jobpost_location":[45],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/jobpost\/357"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/jobpost"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/jobpost"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=357"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"jobpost_category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_category&post=357"},{"taxonomy":"jobpost_job_type","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_job_type&post=357"},{"taxonomy":"jobpost_location","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.policejobs.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fjobpost_location&post=357"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}