Digital Forensics Laboratory Manager
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,575 to £68,037 per year |
| Additional salary information: | London weighting allowance (Per Annum) £4,218; Recruitment and Retention Allowance (Per Annum) £3,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 10 May 2026 |
| Location: | Chessington, South West London |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | National Crime Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 890 |
Summary
Investigations Command is the core crime fighting capability of the NCA. We take an intelligence-led approach and concentrate on tackling the criminals and risks to the public which are beyond the capability or capacity of other law enforcement bodies. Our work is largely focused on investigating Organised Immigration Crime, Human Trafficking, Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, Economic Crime, Firearms, Drugs, Kidnap and Extortion and Money Laundering. The Investigations Command provides a flexible, shared operational capability, designed to maximise the impact of the UK's collective resources against serious and organised crime. Our teams respond to a broad range of threats, many of which also remain a responsibility for police forces and other agencies as well as private industry.
The Digital Forensic Lab Manager is responsible for managing a team of technical specialists, setting and maintaining operational performance objectives and resource management, as well as strategic oversight of digital investigations.
This role is responsible for the operational delivery of the internal digital forensic (DF) provision from within a laboratory environment.
The post holder must be an experienced manager, able to manage and lead a team of Digital Forensic practitioners to deliver an effective and efficient digital forensics provision against the Agency’s priorities.
A strong knowledge of the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice and associated international accreditation standards is required, in order to support and develop the working practices within the DF operating environment.
You will play a key role in engaging with Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs) and Investigations teams, risk assessing requirements to devise digital forensic strategies, and prioritise operational delivery accordingly. Knowledge of legislation effecting Agency activity, with specific emphasis on digital media, is imperative.
As a manager, your role will include responsibility for managing staff, setting and maintaining operational performance objectives, resource management as well as strategic oversight of digital investigations.
For more information and to apply please follow the enclosed link.
The Digital Forensic Lab Manager is responsible for managing a team of technical specialists, setting and maintaining operational performance objectives and resource management, as well as strategic oversight of digital investigations.
This role is responsible for the operational delivery of the internal digital forensic (DF) provision from within a laboratory environment.
The post holder must be an experienced manager, able to manage and lead a team of Digital Forensic practitioners to deliver an effective and efficient digital forensics provision against the Agency’s priorities.
A strong knowledge of the Forensic Science Regulator’s Code of Practice and associated international accreditation standards is required, in order to support and develop the working practices within the DF operating environment.
You will play a key role in engaging with Senior Investigating Officers (SIOs) and Investigations teams, risk assessing requirements to devise digital forensic strategies, and prioritise operational delivery accordingly. Knowledge of legislation effecting Agency activity, with specific emphasis on digital media, is imperative.
As a manager, your role will include responsibility for managing staff, setting and maintaining operational performance objectives, resource management as well as strategic oversight of digital investigations.
For more information and to apply please follow the enclosed link.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.