XC078 Head of Digital Forensic Unit **External**

Calder Park, Wakefield
£49,023 - £52,332 per annum
THE FOLLOWING VACANCY HAS BEEN ADVERTISED EXTERNALLY

Head of Digital Forensic Unit
Protective Services Crime
Calder Park, Wakefield
1 permanent post

West Yorkshire Police are pleased to invite applications for the newly created role of Head of Digital Forensic Unit (DFU).

The unit and field of digital policing is currently undergoing a period of great expansion and investment within West Yorkshire Police and we are seeking a candidate who can deliver on these challenges and successfully lead the department through this period of change in order to make it one of the largest digital forensic departments in the UK.

The role will be to provide overall management to the Force DFU, Cyber and DMI capabilities and strategic direction to the Force on the development and application of Forensic Digital techniques, ensuring the provision of an effective, efficient and comprehensive Digital Forensics Service to the Force.

The successful candidate will:

• Promote innovation and development through the continuous improvement of systems, processes, working practices and technology;
• Take responsibility for ensuring the strategic response, formulation and implementation of policy, procedures and guidelines for all aspects of work to satisfy Force, Forensic Science Regulator Codes 17025 and ISO 17020 requirements in order to comply with relevant legislation;
• Lead, manage and coordinate the overall tactical delivery of digital forensic services across the Force;
• Provide the role as Force SPOC in relation to relevant developments in Digital Forensic Investigations advising Chief Officer Team and other Senior Leadership Team members, making recommendations that will lead to continuous improvement in the quality of investigations, and provide direction and delivery in relation to the Force Policies and Procedures;
• Identify and promote best practice across the Force, Region and nationally, ensuring WYP are represented and at the forefront of future developments to processes, systems and technology in respect of Digital Forensics;
• Work with partners and representing the Force at a regional and national level, (e.g. Transforming Forensics, NETIC) are therefore a key skill set that we require.

Interested candidates are invited to look at the role profile for further details and requirements for the role.

Applicants should be aware that it is not always possible to carry out adequate vetting checks on persons who have not been resident within the UK for the last three years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused on the grounds that it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

This post is suitable for job share. The application process will close at 23:55 hours on the 7th February 2020.

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required please refer to the http://www.college.police.uk/What-we-do/Development/competency-and-values-framework/Documents/Competency-and-Values-Framework-for-Policing_4.11.16.pdf (This link may be copied and pasted into your browser). This document will assist you in completing the Evidence of Achievement section of the application form.

Please note: the Evidence of Achievement section will not be visible until the employment section has been completed.
No Shift Allowance

This opportunity is closed to applications.