Senior Manager, Incident Response and Investigations

An exceptional opportunity awaits an experienced professional to join a leading organisation as the Senior Manager of Investigations, Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

This pivotal role is designed for someone who thrives in environments where integrity, compliance, and ethical standards are paramount. The successful candidate will play a crucial part in shaping investigative frameworks, guiding a dedicated team, and ensuring that all internal and external investigations are conducted with the utmost diligence and professionalism. With a focus on cross-functional collaboration, you will work closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, and Security teams to drive best practices and continuous improvement across the business. This position offers the chance to make a significant impact by supporting regulatory inquiries, presenting findings to senior leadership, and influencing risk mitigation strategies. Flexible working opportunities and a supportive leadership culture ensure you can excel while maintaining balance in your professional journey.

• Take ownership of high-profile investigations involving fraud, data breaches, employee misconduct, or regulatory violations while upholding the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
• Collaborate with diverse teams across Legal, HR, Compliance, and Security to develop robust investigation protocols and reporting mechanisms that support organisational goals.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities within a nurturing environment that values knowledge sharing, professional growth, and ethical excellence.

What you'll do:

As the Senior Manager of Investigations, Digital Forensics and Incident Response, you will be entrusted with overseeing complex investigations from inception through resolution. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve collaborating with multiple departments to ensure each case is handled with precision and care. You will design investigation frameworks tailored to evolving risks while mentoring your team in best practices for evidence management. By preparing clear reports for senior leaders and supporting regulatory matters with defensible documentation, you will help safeguard the organisation’s reputation. Your ability to identify trends in incidents will inform proactive risk mitigation strategies. Success in this role requires not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal skills to nurture collaboration across functions. You will be instrumental in driving continuous improvement initiatives that reinforce ethical conduct while fostering an inclusive environment where knowledge is shared freely.

• Lead and oversee all internal and external investigations to ensure consistency, integrity, and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements at every stage.
• Coordinate collaborative efforts between Legal, HR, Compliance, and Security departments to facilitate thorough investigative processes.
• Develop comprehensive investigation frameworks, protocols, and reporting systems that align with industry best practices.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on incident trends by analysing root causes and recommending effective risk mitigation strategies to senior stakeholders.
• Manage a skilled team of investigators by providing ongoing training, access to advanced tools, and guidance on methodologies.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports that clearly communicate findings to senior leadership and relevant stakeholders in an accessible manner.
• Support regulatory inquiries and litigation by ensuring accurate evidence handling procedures that withstand scrutiny.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing investigative processes and promoting ethical standards throughout the organisation.
• Champion knowledge sharing within the team to foster a culture of learning and professional development.
• Maintain up-to-date awareness of emerging threats in digital forensics and incident response to proactively address potential risks.

What you bring:

To excel as Senior Manager of Investigations, Digital Forensics and Incident Response you will bring extensive experience leading complex investigations within regulated environments. Your background should include proven success managing sensitive cases involving fraud or data breaches while demonstrating empathy towards those involved. Strong analytical skills combined with excellent written communication enable you to produce clear reports suitable for executive audiences. You are adept at building trust-based relationships across departments—especially when navigating challenging situations requiring discretion. Your commitment to continuous learning ensures you remain current on emerging threats in digital forensics while your certifications reflect dedication to professional excellence. Above all else your approachability fosters teamwork among colleagues who rely on your dependable guidance during critical incidents.

• A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree in Law, Criminology, Forensics or a related field is highly desirable for this position.
• At least 10 years of experience managing investigations with a minimum of 3 years spent in a leadership or managerial capacity overseeing teams.
• Demonstrated expertise handling complex cases such as fraud detection, data breaches, employee misconduct or regulatory violations within large organisations.
• Comprehensive understanding of investigative procedures including evidence management protocols and advanced interview techniques.
• Exceptional communication abilities enabling you to present findings clearly to both technical experts and non-specialist stakeholders alike.
• Proven track record working collaboratively with cross-functional teams under pressure while maintaining composure and attention to detail.
• Relevant certifications such as CFE (Certified Fraud Examiner), CFCE (Certified Computer Forensic Examiner), CHFI (Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator) or equivalent credentials are preferred.
• Additional qualifications such as GCFA (GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst), EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner), CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) or similar are advantageous.
• Experience supporting regulatory inquiries or litigation through meticulous evidence handling is highly valued for this role.
• Familiarity with cloud forensics platforms including AWS, Azure or GCP is considered beneficial.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity across all operations. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities designed to support work-life balance without compromising on professional development. The company’s culture emphasises inclusivity—encouraging open communication between teams so everyone feels empowered to contribute ideas. Supportive leadership ensures that every individual has access to resources needed for personal growth whether through formal training programmes or informal knowledge sharing sessions. Ethical conduct is woven into the fabric of daily operations creating an environment where employees feel valued respected—and motivated by shared purpose. Joining this team means becoming part of a community dedicated not only to operational excellence but also mutual support kindness—and long-term career fulfilment.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career further by making a meaningful impact in investigations digital forensics—and incident response we encourage you to apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your next rewarding challenge awaits!

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.