Digital Media Investigator

Published: 20/08/2025

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Red Snapper Managed Services require a Digital Media Investigator – Major Investigations Team.

Working within the Major Crime Team, under the strategic command of the Defence Serious Crime Command (DSCC) and based at Southwick Park (Fareham). You will be part of a specialist investigative unit for serious and complex crime.

As a Digital Media Investigator, you’ll play a crucial role in high-profile, sensitive investigations by identifying digital opportunities, recovering and analysing evidence, and producing investigative material that drives cases forward.

This role is more than technical work – it’s about using your expertise to guide investigations, coach and mentor others, and shape how digital evidence is handled across the team. You’ll be the go-to advisor for digital strategy, ensuring that our investigations meet the highest technical and legal standards.

What we offer:

£22.50 per hour
3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday, 8 hours per day – Office based only
2-Year fixed term

What You’ll Do:

Identify, preserve, recover, and analyse digital evidence in line with national standards
Provide strategic oversight of digital forensic operations and coordinate resources
Produce reports, statements, and – when qualified – expert testimony
Design and deliver training to improve digital investigation capabilities across the organisation
Develop and implement digital investigation policies and ensure they stay ahead of legislative and technological change
Advise investigators on digital evidence collection, search planning, and warrant wording
Mentor and support colleagues in using digital evidence effectively
Liaise with external partners, including Digital Forensic Units

What You’ll Need:

Investigative experience with relevant accreditation
Strong knowledge of digital investigations and evidence handling
Proven ability to work to high standards under demanding timescales
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
High-level IT competence, including MS Word and Excel
Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

Experience with forensic tools such as Cellebrite Reader, XRY, XAMN
Attending searches/arrests where digital evidence was seized
Liaising with vulnerable victims or complainants to obtain digital material

Apply:
https://majorincidentroom.rsg-talentpool.com/w/sign-up/welcome

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all members of the community. All applications will be considered on the basis of objective criteria, such as qualifications, experience and ability to do the job.