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Join to apply for the Digital Forensic Specialist role at Serious Fraud Office (UK)Join to apply for the Digital Forensic Specialist role at Serious Fraud Office (UK)Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.The role will be based at our offices at 2-4 Cockspur Street, London, SW1Y 5BS, in central London. Please be aware that this role can only be worked in the UK and not overseas. Informal hybrid working arrangements apply and there is an expectation that staff will attend the office regularly. Work pattern and office attendance will be agreed with successful candidates.Job SummaryThe Digital Forensic Unit (DFU) is responsible for the processing and analysis of all digital evidence seized by or provided to the Serious Fraud Office. This includes the collection of evidence on site, forensic extraction of any items seized or received, and the processing of these items into a medium that Case Teams can access through the SFO eDiscovery Systems. The DFU works closely with the Case Teams to ensure that required material is delivered in a timely and appropriate manner.Digital Forensic Specialists are required to be subject matter experts on a range of digital forensic matters and processes in order to process, analyse and report on Digital Forensic casework and to give guidance to non-technical staff in order that digital material can be obtained and reviewed effectively.You will have responsibility for the management and delivery of day to day tasks undertaken by technicians on a variety of digital media and systems, providing clear and concise details of progress and findings. You will be required to provide reports and updates to the Head of Unit in a timely manner, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations regarding digital material. You will also manage, train and oversee Digital Forensic Technicians and contribute to the development of capabilities within the Unit.Job DescriptionAs a Digital Forensic Specialist you will be responsible for:Conduct digital forensic examinations within the confines of ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator's 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 Examiners and Technicians with technological/Digital Forensic/eDiscovery issues by sharing knowledge to help build capability and work in collaboration to resolve issues.Manage workflows to ensure that all digital material is processed in a cost effective and timely manner. Monitoring resources and making recommendations towards the tasking of Band E team members.Provide regular reports and updates to the Head of Unit and internal stakeholders, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations regarding digital material.Ensuring 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 SFO DFU Quality Management System.For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.As a Digital Forensic Specialist you will be responsible for:Conduct digital forensic examinations within the confines of ISO 17025 and the Forensic Science Regulator's 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 Examiners and Technicians with technological/Digital Forensic/eDiscovery issues by sharing knowledge to help build capability and work in collaboration to resolve issues.Manage workflows to ensure that all digital material is processed in a cost effective and timely manner. Monitoring resources and making recommendations towards the tasking of Band E team members.Provide regular reports and updates to the Head of Unit and internal stakeholders, including presenting findings, developments and recommendations regarding digital material.Ensuring 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 SFO DFU Quality Management System.For more information about the role and for a full list of key responsibilities, please see attached Job Pack.Person specificationSee above and attached Job Pack.BehavioursWe'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:Making Effective DecisionsChanging and ImprovingTechnical skillsWe'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:Specialism in Acquisition & ProcessingStandards (ISO 17025 & ACPO)Stakeholder ReportingDigital Media, OS, Storage, DevicesAlongside your salary of 38,556, Serious Fraud Office contributes 11,169 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Option to join the Civil Service pension scheme. For further details, click here http://www.civilservice.gov.uk/pensionsGenerous annual leave provision of 25 days which increases to 30 days after five years service plus an additional day in recognition of the Kings Birthday and the option to buy or sell up to five days leave per year. Different terms may apply if you are already a Civil Servant.Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.Interest-free season travel ticket, bicycle loan and cycle to work scheme.Access to the Rental Deposit Salary Advance Scheme which assists employees in meeting the costs of deposits for privately rented homes.Opportunities for learning and development.Flexible working arrangements and family-friendly policies.Voucher for eye care and discounted spectacles.Access to a range of discounts through membership of the Civil Service Sports and Social Club, CSSC Sports and Leisure. http://www.cssc.co.uk/Maternity and paternity leave provision over and above the statutory entitlements.Access to My CPS Rewards Gateway. My CPS Rewards offers staff a range of rewards and savings including:Discounts with high street retailersSavings on grocery shopping at a range of supermarketsSpecial salary sacrifice and recognition schemesReloadable gift cards and e-cardsInstant vouchersAny move to the Serious Fraud Office from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/Selection process detailsThis vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.Application stageAs part of the application process you will be required to provide:Please describe your experience of working in a forensics role in a Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice setting that required the handling of exhibits to evidential standards conducting acquisitions and analysis independently? (e.g. chain of custody, hash verification, case file documentation)? - 250 wordsDescribe a situation where evidence could not be acquired using standard methods. What was the issue, and how did you approach resolving it? - 250 wordsWhat forensic tools, different types of storage devices, and operating systems are you most experienced with, and how do you keep your skills up to date?- 250 wordsA supporting CV outlining your job history and qualifications, (including how you meet the essential technical criteria for the role.)It will not be possible to provide feedback to applicants who are unsuccessful at the application stage.Interview stageBehaviours, experience and technical criteria as outlined in the job pack will be tested at interview.Full details of the interview process will be made available to shortlisted candidates in the invite to interview.Sift to take place from 12 May 2025.Interviews are expected to take place from 26 May 2025.All dates are indicative and subject to change.Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.SecuritySuccessful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.Nationality requirementsThis Job Is Broadly Open To The Following GroupsUK nationalsnationals of the Republic of Irelandnationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UKnationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil ServiceFurther information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)Working for the Civil ServiceThe Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.Diversity and InclusionThe Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.Contact point for applicantsJob ContactName : People and CultureEmail : People@sfo.gov.ukRecruitment teamEmail : People@sfo.gov.ukFurther informationFor external competitions there is no appeal against the selection decision. However, individuals have a right to appeal if they feel that the principle of appointment on merit through fair and open competition and the Civil Service Commissioners recruitment principles have not been met. Individuals who want to appeal should do this by setting out their grounds for appeal in an email for the attention of Head of People to People@sfo.gov.uk. If, after an internal appeal, you still believe that the Civil Service Commissioners Principles have not been met, then you can contact the Commission directly: Complaints should be sent in writing to: Civil Service Commission, Room G08 ,1 Horse Guards Road, London SW1A 2HQ. 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