Forensic Laboratory Manager , On call bench

The Role

This position involves receiving client devices under chain of custody, logging and sealing exhibits, and performing forensic imaging of computers, drives and phones using write blockers. The manager also conducts logical data recovery, validates lab tooling, and maintains physical security and audit-ready records for the laboratory.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need hands-on evidence acquisition experience with tools such as Tableau, FTK Imager, ewfacquire, X-Ways, and ideally mobile extraction tools like Cellebrite or XRY. Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 processes, cyber security background, and certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, CFCE or EnCE are desirable.

Who It Suits

This suits an experienced digital forensic practitioner local to Epsom who wants flexible, self-employed case-based work rather than a salaried role, and who is comfortable holding sole responsibility for lab security and evidential integrity.