{"id":2905003,"url":"https://alion.io/job/the-hydrant-programme-digital-forensics-hub-manager","title":"Digital Forensics Hub Manager","company":{"id":2195279,"name":"The Hydrant Programme","domain":"hydrantprogramme.co.uk","url":"https://alion.io/company/hydrantprogramme","size_band":null,"is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Oleeo","truth_index":null},"role":"Security","role_family":"Security","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Ilford, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":58000,"max_usd":132000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":148},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-20T07:36:14Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-20","last_verified_at":"2026-10-22T08:59:01Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":2,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":2},"description":"Location: Forest Gate, Ilford , Stoke Newington /*generated inline style */\nBand: Band N /*generated inline style */\nHours per Week: 36 hours per week /*generated inline style */\nType of Contract: Permanent /*generated inline style */\nJob Advert\n\n>\nJob Title: Digital Forensics Hub Manager\nSalary: The starting salary is £55,662, which includes allowances totalling £3,009.\nThe salary is broken down as £52,653 basic salary, which will increase annually until you reach the top of the scale £57,417. Plus, a location allowance of £2,009 and a non-pensionable allowance of £1,000.\nLocation: Forest Gate, Ilford , Stoke Newington\n\nJoin the Metropolitan Police Service’s Digital Forensics (DF) team as a Digital Forensic Hub Manager - an exciting opportunity to make a real impact.\nWe are seeking motivated and skilled individuals to lead, mentor, and develop a team of Digital Forensic Technicians and Assistants. In this role, you will ensure the efficient and timely processing of submissions, supporting frontline officers in delivering the Met's mission to keep London safe.\nAs a Digital Forensic Hub Manager, you will play a key role in reviewing approved submissions and shaping forensic strategies to drive focused, proportionate investigations. You will also identify opportunities to maximise investigative outcomes and strengthen criminal investigations through innovative forensic approaches.\nPlease be aware this role involves exposure to disturbing, offensive or indecent material (occupational health support will be made available).\nRole Duties and Responsibilities:\nAs a Digital Forensic Hub Manager, you will lead a team dedicated to supporting police investigations through digital forensic expertise. Your key responsibilities include:\n Team Leadership: Manage a team conducting forensic examinations of mobile devices and computers (technicians and assistants).\nCase Assessment: Evaluate submissions and develop effective digital forensic strategies. \nWorkload Management: Oversee and prioritise workloads to ensure timely delivery. \nCollaboration: Work closely with colleagues to achieve organisational objectives and partner with the Directorate of Forensic Services and DF managers to implement and deliver change. \nQuality Assurance: Operate within the Directorate’s Quality Management System, actively contributing to continuous improvement through audits, competence testing, reporting non-conformances and quality incidents, and recommending enhancements. \n Line Management: Provide leadership and guidance to Digital Forensic Technicians (Band I) and Assistants (Band E). \nCourt Attendance: Act as a witness of fact when required. \nReporting: Collate and deliver management information to support operational and strategic decisions. \nCompliance: Ensure adherence to quality management systems and ISO accreditation standards, as well as all Health and Safety obligations. \nExpectations & Working Conditions: \nProvide a DNA sample and fingerprints to be held on Forensic Services’ elimination databases.\nAgree to abide by the MPS Standards of Conduct\nRole holders’ place of work will be within one of the Digital Forensic Level 2 Hubs. Support/relocation may be required across the MPS estate and staff will need to work flexibly to support the organisation’s needs\nUnderstand and accept the core principles set out in the H&S Policy in relation to your role, duties and responsibilities and implement those principles and requirements in day-to-day activities\nWork within the Forensic Service Quality Management System and actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the system by participating in quality assurance activities, engaging in internal and external audits, competence and proficiency tests, reporting non-conformances and proposing changes to improve the system\n(If applicable) may be required to have the appropriate inoculations \nComply with the requirements of the Metropolitan Police Service policies on Drug and Alcohol testing (substance misuse)\nComply with security policies\nUnderstand and accept the personal responsibility to protect and maintain the confidentiality of all Met information and any intellectual property.\nComply with mandatory training requirements\nComply with and promote Metropolitan Police Service policies on diversity and inclusion both in the delivery of services and the treatment of others\nWorking pattern: Monday to Friday during normal office hours, in line with the organisation’s flexible working policy. However, this is subject to operational needs, and candidates will be expected to demonstrate flexibility to support team coverage between 7am and 7pm.\nThe department is also considering a move to a 24/7 operating model in the future. All new staff will be required to agree to support this if implemented, although shifts will be covered by volunteers wherever possible.\nThe role holder may come into contact with disturbing, offensive or indecent material. Digital forensics currently operates an annual Psychological Screening Assessment which you will be required to undertake. \nThe role holder should be able to communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues, officers and third-party service providers/suppliers. \nEnsure the productivity of the Digital Forensic Hub and service delivery to officers and the Criminal justice system by meeting department targets for examinations of devices\nGain and maintain role-specific competencies in digital forensic examinations. \nEffectively manage staff and implement MPS policies as required by becoming familiar with financial, HR, case management, and other key MPS systems. \nDevelop and maintain information technology and digital forensics skills. \nSupport, develop and mentor other digital forensic staff. \nWork collaboratively other digital forensic hubs and lab staff, knowing when to seek advice and support from senior practitioners.\nApplication Process\nThe initial application process will comprise:\nAn online application assessed against two elements of the CVF, both at Level 2: Innovative and open minded \nWe are Emotionally aware\n\nA CV and Personal Statement evidencing how you meet the essential criteria for the role (300 words maximum)\nFollowing the closure of the vacancy, applicants will be contacted by the Hiring Manager with details of an online test.\nThe online test will be completed prior to any sift activity taking place. Applicants successful at the online test stage will progress to paper-sift. Those successful at paper-sift stage will then be invited to interview.\nThe interview will be assessed the remaining CVF elements, all at Level 2:\nWe collaborate\nWe support and inspire\nWe analyse critically\nWe take ownership \nMet values and principles will not be subject to questions but will be evaluated throughout the process.\nWithin the interview there will also be three technical questions.\nIf selected for the role, all candidates must attend and pass Grade II training. This is a mandatory requirement of the role. If unsuccessful despite support, Unsatisfactory attendance and performance will be instigated.\nInitial training will be full time between 9am and 5pm at Lambeth HQ for approximately 6 months, due to this it will not be possible to support flexible working patterns during this time. Once competent, all reasonable requests will be considered in line with the MPS expectations around agile working. This role is classified as operational.\nWe will be using an 18-month reserve list. Should any further vacancies arise during this period, they will be offered to eligible candidates from the list.\nAdditional Information\nThis role does not attract Shift Disturbance Allowance. If you are currently in a shift-working role, SDA should cease upon appointment to this job.\nHow to apply\nTo begin your career at the Met, please click the \"apply button “. The application process requires a comprehensive CV, a Personal Statement, and an online application form. In your Personal Statement, you should explain your interest in the position and illustrate how your skills and experiences make you a suitable candidate. Please note that you should not submit two copies of your CV, and ensure that your documents are saved in either PDF or Word format, clearly labelled as CV and/or Personal Statement.\nCompleted applications must be submitted by 23:55 on 10th November 2026.\nwww.metpolicecareers.co.uk\n\nEssential For The Role\n\n>\nEssential Knowledge, Skills and Experience:\nDegree in a relevant technical discipline and/or significant relevant experience. \nA strong knowledge or experience of digital forensics, with particular emphasis on one of the following strands: computer / communication devices e.g. mobile phones. \nStrong knowledge of, and interest in, all modern digital technologies with an emphasis on the forensic opportunities offered by their examination, and the challenges faced by law enforcement. \nA technical understanding of the equipment / tools used to recover, analyse and process digital data. \nAn understanding of the rules regarding evidence gathering and its presentation at court. \nAbility to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal skills. \nAdditional Information:\nThe role holder will be expected to:\nBable to communicate complex technical information to a non-technical audience\ndemonstrate excellent computer skills and ability to operate advanced digital forensic equipment\nLine manage technicians and assistants\nBe able to assess forensic submissions\nDemonstrate sound judgment and decision making\nDemonstrate excellent attention to detail, organisation and management skills \nBe able to build effective relationships with customers, colleagues and stakeholders, with strong communication and interpersonal skills\nDemonstrate excellent customer service and interpersonal skills. \nBe able to work independently and undertake research and development\nAttend and present evidence at court where required. \nDesirable Knowledge, Skills and Experience: \nPrevious experience handling exhibits and evidence, and considerations around continuity and integrity.\nFamiliarity with forensic environments and forensic quality management systems. \nKnowledge of relevant legal powers/procedures/acts (CPIA, PACE and Human Rights Act etc.). \nKnowledge of working within a Quality Management System and understanding of ISO17025. \nDriving licence\n\nAdditional Information\n\n>\n\nCVF Staff Band.pdf - 971KB\nOpens in a new window\n\n data-instance=\"1\"\ndata-section_id=\"152630\"\nclass=\" form_section hform_label_pos_left\"\n>\n\nid=\"form_041c9a45-c823-49b8-b282-c89ab86b618b_label_152633_1\"\nclass=\"form_row form_label hform_label \"\n>\nThe following competencies will be tested against during sift:\n\nid=\"form_041c9a45-c823-49b8-b282-c89ab86b618b_label_152650_1\"\nclass=\"form_row form_label hform_label \"\n>\nWe are innovative and open-minded at level 2\n\nid=\"form_041c9a45-c823-49b8-b282-c89ab86b618b_label_152653_1\"\nclass=\"form_row form_label hform_label \"\n>\nWe are emotionally aware at level 2\n\n id=\"form_041c9a45-c823-49b8-b282-c89ab86b618b_label_264059_1\"\nclass=\"form_row form_label hform_label \"\n>\nDisability Confident Statement\nThe Met is committed to being an equitable (fair and impartial) and inclusive employer for disabled people, striving to have a diverse and representative workforce at all levels. 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