Digital Forensics Computer Specialist - Durham, United Kingdom - Keith Borer Consultants

Keith Borer Consultants
Keith Borer Consultants
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Durham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Keith Borer Consultants is a Forensic Science Consultancy that has been providing forensic consultancy and expert witness services since 1980.

We are looking for a
Drugs Expert with knowledge of the following to join our established team of consultants:

  • Controlled drug types, their presentation and modes of use
  • Current drug trends in the UK
  • Current drugs legislation in the UK
  • The structure and functioning of the UK drugs market
  • Drug slang terminology
  • Drugs examination methodologies
Familiarity with some of the following would also be advantageous:

  • Drug valuation
  • Drugs production methodologies (cultivation and synthesis operations)
  • Drug text message interpretation
  • Patterns of drug use
  • Laboratory practices and procedures


To be considered for this role, in addition to having requisite technical knowledge, you will need to be organised and diligent, self-motivated, capable of working independently and have the ability to present complex scientific issues, both orally and in writing, to people with different levels of scientific understanding (lay persons, lawyers, peers etc.).

Experience of working in the forensic arena and attending court as an expert witness would also be advantageous.


The position can be office based (Durham or Huntingdon) or filled remotely, and can be offered either full or part time.

Travel throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland, and occasionally further afield, is to be expected.


Duties will include:

  • Taking enquiries, devising examination strategies and preparing estimates
  • Coordinating work and managing own caseload
  • Preparing written reports for use in Court proceedings
  • Attending Court and conferences with legal professionals to present and defend conclusions
  • Peer reviewing colleagues' reports
  • Growing and developing your area, including engaging in marketing activities
The standard working day is 7.5 hours; hours to be agreed between 08:00-17:30.

Keith Borer Consultants prides itself on providing a supportive and nurturing working environment for all staff.

Consultants are supported by Logistic Administrators who assist with day to day case management, and by a designated Team Leader and Mentor who are on hand to help with any operational challenges.

Continuous Professional Development is actively promoted through in-house knowledge sharing and participation in external courses where appropriate.

In additional to a competitive salary, commensurate with relevant experience, we offer the following benefits:

  • 33 days holiday including bank holidays
  • Pension Scheme (7.5% employer contribution with a minimum of 2.5% employee contribution)
  • Life assurance (Death in Service 4x base salary)
  • Private Healthcare with Aviva (optional)
  • Perkbox Membership (Provides access to a wide range of high street discounts)
  • 24hour Employee Assistance Programme

Due to nature of the work we undertake, all applicants must have lived in the UK continuously for the past three years and will be required to gain and retain security clearance which we will arrange.
Closing date: 13th August 2023
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