Project Manager

Project Manager

Posted Today by Electus Recruitment Solutions

Negotiable
Inside
Remote
United Kingdom

Summary: The role of Project Manager – Digital Forensics involves leading the development of a Digital Forensics Unit for a government agency, focusing on scoping requirements and managing existing contracts. The position requires strong expertise in digital forensics, particularly within the criminal justice context, and involves collaboration with law enforcement partners. The role is primarily remote with occasional travel and is classified as inside IR35 for a contract duration of 7 months.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assessing requirements for equipment, staffing and accreditation to develop the Unit
  • Managing current digital forensics contracts and ensuring those are fit for purpose
  • Building relationships with law enforcement partners
  • Supporting the creation of policies and procedures for evidence handling
  • Keeping leaders informed on emerging legislation, best practices and trends

Key Skills:

  • A deep understanding of digital forensics in the criminal justice context
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 and Forensic Science Regulator accreditation
  • Experience delivering complex projects across multiple agencies
  • Experience working for a government agency or the police in a similar role
  • Eligibility for SC clearance and right to work in the UK

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Project Manager – Digital Forensics
Contract: 7 Months
Inside IR35 - Competitive Day Rate
Primarily Remote With Occasional Travel

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with strong digital forensics expertise to scope and shape the development of a potential internal Digital Forensics Unit for a government agency.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Assessing requirements for equipment, staffing and accreditation to develop the Unit
  • Managing current digital forensics contracts and ensuring those are fit for purpose
  • Building relationships with law enforcement partners
  • Supporting the creation of policies and procedures for evidence handling
  • Keeping leaders informed on emerging legislation, best practices and trends

We are seeking someone with:

  • A deep understanding of digital forensics in the criminal justice context
  • Knowledge of ISO 17025:2017 and Forensic Science Regulator accreditation
  • Experience delivering complex projects across multiple agencies
  • Experience working for a government agency or the police in a similar role

You must have a right to work in the UK and be eligible for SC clearance.

If you are interested in shaping the future of digital forensics in environmental crime investigations, we would like to hear from you.

Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to a number of high technology industries. We thank you for your interest in this vacancy. If you don't hear from us within 7 working days please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You are of course free to resubmit your CV/details in the future and we shall assess your suitability at that time.

This is a contract position.