Senior Digital Evidence Technician

Date Posted: 2026-10-02T00:00:00

Location: East Midlands, GB, NG32 3JE

Employment Type: Any

Application Closing Date: 2026-12-31T07:00:42.66

Senior Digital Evidence Technician

Nottinghamshire Police

Location: Nottinghamshire, England

Work Arrangement: Onsite · Senior · Full-time

The Role

Working within a police Digital Forensics Unit, the role centres on recovering, acquiring and analysing digital evidence from mobile devices, computers and other digital media to support criminal investigations and prosecutions. Day-to-day duties include producing evidential reports, conducting quality assurance audits, peer reviews and maintaining evidential integrity throughout the examination process.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need hands-on experience in an accredited forensic science or digital forensics environment, with solid knowledge of operating systems, networking and forensic processes. Strong report-writing, problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with a relevant degree in Digital Forensics or Forensic Science, or equivalent professional experience.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics practitioner ready to take a senior position in a law enforcement setting, who is comfortable handling sensitive material, enjoys mentoring junior colleagues and apprentices, and is committed to maintaining rigorous forensic and evidential standards in a structured, accredited environment.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United Kingdom

£36,000-£50,000
(median £43,000 - from 65 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus)

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# Senior Digital Evidence Technician

Nottinghamshire PoliceNottinghamshire, EnglandOnsite · Senior · Full-time### The RoleWorking within a police Digital Forensics Unit, the role centres on recovering, acquiring and analysing digital evidence from mobile devices, computers and other digital media to support criminal investigations and prosecutions. Day-to-day duties include producing evidential reports, conducting quality assurance audits, peer reviews and maintaining evidential integrity throughout the examination process.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need hands-on experience in an accredited forensic science or digital forensics environment, with solid knowledge of operating systems, networking and forensic processes. Strong report-writing, problem-solving and communication skills are essential, along with a relevant degree in Digital Forensics or Forensic Science, or equivalent professional experience.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced digital forensics
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