Digital forensic manager

We are looking for a driven, flexible and enthusiastic digital forensic manager to join the Digital Forensics audio, video and evidence presentation Team. You will be responsible for the non-technical aspects of the management of these teams, working in co-ordination with the senior technical manager and technical leads. 

Core tasks include:

• manage resources and staffing
• monitor performance
• drive efficiency and motivation
• professional development of staff

Key activities

• manage resources across area of responsibility taking into account sickness, training and annual leave and staff abstraction due to operational demands
• collate and assess management information (MI)
• analysis of MI to produce reports for consideration at senior management team level
• provide strategic leadership to teams in partnership with digital forensic technical managers
• line management responsibilities for specialists and assistants and second line manager for technicians and assistants where appropriate
• oversee development of staff
• manage staff training for area of responsibility
• manage budgets, drive savings for operational departments
• measure performance of individuals, teams and the laboratory area
• understand and accept the core principles set out in the Health and safety (H&S) policy in relation to your role, duties and responsibilities and implement those principles and requirements in day-to-day activities
• demonstrate effective visible safety leadership, understand H&S policy and lead compliance within area of responsibility. Implement the principles and requirements of H&S policy in your day-to-day activities and within the teams you work and manage. Encourage open dialogue and feedback on safety issues
• maintain competency registers
• manage procurement of laboratory equipment
• work in partnership with Directorate of Forensic Services and digital forensics managers to develop and deliver change
• write policy documentation and procedures to be incorporated into quality management system
• 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 and suggesting changes to improve the system
• manage smooth interaction between labs, especially during inter-lab investigations, ensuring best evidence
• attend internal and external meetings as a digital forensics or Met representative
• work with recruitment including writing adverts, sifting and interviews

The successful candidate must:

• provide a DNA sample and fingerprints for inclusion on the staff elimination databases and abide by the Forensic Regulator's Code of Practice and Conduct
• undertake mandatory training requirements
• comply with and promote Met's policies on diversity and inclusion both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others

Additional information

Digital Forensics (DF) operate a 24/7 on-call service for urgent submissions. Out-of-hours submissions are between 5pm and 8am. If it has been decided by a digital strategy advisor that the circumstances warrant an on-call submission, the team member on-call would meet the officer in the case (OIC) at the lab or on scene to complete the examination. DF specialists are on call no more than one week in every eight.

Digital Forensics will be introducing a 24/7 operating model as part of an investment and transformation plan to ensure the best service to support operational policing. These teams will work on a rotational shift pattern compromising early, late and night shifts, inclusive of weekends.

Approximately 20% of the overall staff in the Digital Forensics department will be required to support it. These posts attract an additional 20% shift allowance plus weekend premium payments on top of the salary advertised.

All new staff are eligible to be placed on a shift rota subject to the relevant notice given. However, in the first instance placements on these teams will be allocated to those who volunteer, any remaining places will be allocated by management and will also be subject to certain skills required to support out of hours services.

This post does not currently fall within the structure of the 24/7 teams, however by applying for this role you understand that you could be placed on one of these 24/7 shift teams should business need require it. This will be subject to consultation and notice period.