RC583 Senior Digital Forensic Investigator **External**

Calder Park, Wakefield
£42,897.00 - £46,503.00
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RC583 Senior Digital Forensic Investigator
Regional Organised Crime Unit
Calder Park, Wakefield
1 x Full Time, Permanent Post

Are you ready to lead the fight against digital crime?

The Yorkshire & Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit (YHROCU) is seeking a highly skilled and driven Senior Digital Forensic Investigator to lead a team of Digital Forensic Investigators in delivering high-quality forensic services that support complex and high-profile investigations across the region.

In this pivotal role, you will provide guidance, mentorship, and operational oversight to your team, while overseeing complex digital forensic investigations and ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and evidential value of digital evidence.

You will be responsible for developing and implementing innovative forensic techniques to address emerging digital threats, and for collaborating with internal departments and external agencies to support multi-disciplinary investigations.

Maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information is essential. To be successful in this role, you must possess advanced knowledge of the digital forensics field, including current tools, techniques, and legislation. You should have significant experience working in a digital forensic environment, ideally within law enforcement or a similar high-security setting. A relevant degree-level qualification or substantial equivalent accredited professional experience is required.

You must demonstrate the ability to manage sensitive cases with discretion and integrity and have experience in managing complex digital forensic investigations from acquisition to reporting.

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to develop innovative solutions to technical challenges are essential. Completion of core courses related to the recovery and analysis of digital evidence is required, along with previous supervisory or management experience and the ability to lead and inspire a team.

Joining YHROCU means playing a vital role in protecting communities from serious and organised crime. You will lead a high-performing team in a cutting-edge forensic environment, with access to ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

Be part of a collaborative and mission-driven organisation making a real impact. Apply now to lead the future of digital forensics in Yorkshire and Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit.

If you have an enquiry about this role, please contact Detective Inspector Richard Wallis richard.wallis@yhrocu.police.uk

Applications for this vacancy will close at 23:55 on 17th November 2025.

The post is suitable for job share.

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.

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 five years. Therefore, where this applies, applicants may be refused because it was not possible to vet them to the appropriate standard.

For a detailed description of the Competency and Values levels required, please refer to the Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing (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.