Senior Associate, Project Management

S-RM

SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSICS CONSULTANT, LONDON   WHO ARE WE S-RM is a global intelligence and cyber security consultancy. Since 2005, we’ve helped companies, governments and private individuals solve some of their most complex challenges.  We’ve been able to do this because of our outstanding people. We’re committed to developing sharp, curious, enthusiastic people who want to think critically, solve complex problems, and achieve success.  But we also know that work isn’t everything. It’s about the lives and careers it helps us build. We’re immensely proud of this culture and we invest in our people’s wellbeing, learning, and ideas every day. We’re excited you’re thinking about joining us.   THE ROLE The successful candidate will lead on the delivery of forensic investigations as well as playing an important part in developing S-RM’s Digital Forensics team. They will bring in-depth technical expertise, client management and communication skills to effectively deliver complex projects to multinational corporate and private clients. The key areas of responsibility will be: Technical Expert and Project Management * Lead and manage complex forensic investigations from scoping through to delivery, including defining deliverables, methodologies, timelines, budgets, and resource requirements. * Act as an expert witness in litigation, regulatory, and dispute matters, including preparation of defensible, court-compliant expert reports and delivery of oral evidence where required. * Oversee and perform forensic preservation of digital evidence in accordance with best practice and recognised standards, maintaining chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping. * Conduct and lead in-depth forensic analysis across a wide range of digital sources; including but not limited to Windows and MacOS computers, iOS and Android mobile devices, enterprise and personal cloud platforms, and proprietory applications. Client Management: * Manage client relationships, including scoping engagements, setting expectations, communicating findings, and presenting conclusions to board-level executives and legal counsel. * Deliver clear, concise, and defensible findings through high-quality written reports and verbal briefings, including responding to questions from senior stakeholders. Training and Internal Development * Design and deliver internal and external training on forensic preservation, analysis techniques, investigative best practice, and other investigations-related topics. * Mentor junior colleagues and uphold quality standards across the team. * Contribute to thought-leadership around forensic processes and procedures and support development and implementation of new technology and methodologies.   WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR Candidates with the following qualifications and experience are likely to succeed as a Senior Associate at S-RM.  That said, if you don’t think you meet all of the criteria below but still are interested in the job, please apply. Nobody checks every box—we’re looking for candidates that are particularly strong in a few areas and have interest and capabilities in others. We nurture a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion and we are dedicated to developing a workforce that displays a variety of talents, experiences and perspectives. We’re looking for: Experience & Background * A minimum of 8 years professional experience, ideally servicing private sector clients, in forensic and intelligence consulting, or technical investigations. * This requirement is a guide, ultimately we are looking for extensive experience in this industry, please feel free to apply if you have close to, or significantly more experience than is listed. * A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline from an accredited university. Relevant disciplines include any STEM or other analytical subjects. * Demonstrable experience managing cases and client relationships, including scoping cases, managing clients, and delivering complex analysis under tight deadlines. * Experience supporting litigation, regulatory and/or internal investigations, including interaction with legal counsel and external senior stakeholders. * Experience writing complex reports including methodologies, technical findings, and conclusions. * Ideally, experience acting as an expert witness including preparation of defensible court-compliant reports and presenting oral evidence in court.   Technical and Investigative Capability * Deep understanding and experience of digital forensics techniques including but not limited to: * Forensic preservation methodologies including the ACPO guidelines, chain of custody, and contemporaneous record keeping; * Windows and MacOS forensic acquisition and analysis; * iOS and Android forensic acquisition and analysis; * Third-party applications such as WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal; * Cloud hosted environments such as iCloud, Google, and social media platforms. * Familiarity with digital forensics analysis tools including Cellebrite, Oxygen, AXIOM, X-Ways, FTK, etc. * Confidence in exercising professional judgment in complex, ambiguous, or high-pressure environments. * Experience conducting investigations involving enterprise cloud-hosted environments (e.g. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, AWS). * Proven ability to lead the technical direction of a variety of investigations, including: * Intellectual property theft; * Fraud and other financial crime; * Defamation and reputation damage; * Employee misconduct and workplace investigations; * Bribery and corruption; * Authenticity disputes.   Communication Skills * Proven ability to deliver high-quality findings from forensic analysis to board executives and legal counsel. * Excellent written skills, including drafting comprehensive, defensible forensic reports suitable for legal matters. * Strong verbal communication skills, including presenting findings and responding to questions from senior stakeholders. * Experience mentoring or managing junior colleagues, reviewing deliverables, and upholding quality standards. * Excellent research and investigative skills. All candidates must have permission to work in the UK by the start of their employment. The role will be based in our London office. However, we have flexible and remote working arrangements available. OUR BENEFITS We offer thoughtful, balanced rewards and support to help our people do their best work and live their lives outside it, this includes but is not exhaustive of: * 25 days holiday per year in addition to bank holidays (+1 day for every day of service up to a maximum of 30 days); * Matching pension contribution up to 7% (up to a maximum of 14% combined), and financial education; * Life Insurance 4X Annual salary. * Parental Support: * Fertility treatment leave – 5 days of leave per cycle of treatment per year; * Maternity leave – 26 weeks of full pay followed by 13 weeks of half pay; * Paternity leave – 6 weeks of full pay. * Various Health and Medical Benefits including: * Private dental and medical insurance (taxable benefit) for you and your family; * Virtual GP for you and your family members that live in the same household; * Various gym discounts for you and your partner; * EAP programme for you and your immediate family; * Free access to the world-famous mindfulness app   THE APPLICATION PROCESS We want to get to know you, and for you to get to know us, to see if we’d be a good fit.  We are responsive and respectful of people’s time throughout our hiring process. We expect the interview process will consist of a two-stage interview, followed by an in-person meeting. To apply, send a CV and Cover Letter to: Job Application for Senior Digital Forensics Consultant at S-RM

HRtechX

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, where you gain a tremendous amount of responsibility? Do you want to be part of an exceptional entrepreneurial team with young, motivated and extremely driven people? And are you curious or passionate about people? If so, you might be our next Senior Venture Associate. About us HRtechX is a world leading HRtech community, connecting industry executives, entrepreneurs and professionals. We are a start-up on a growth journey who help leaders evolve and create stronger businesses through people and technology. We aim to address the challenges and opportunities for HR and HR Tech. We bring together the most influential executives, investors, and entrepreneurs to share their insights on how technology will shape the future of HR, as well as forge long lasting partnerships and client relationships. HRtechX is part of United Media (https://www.united-media.com/) which focuses on building large scale industry media and conferences products in sectors such as insurance, HR, private equity, retail, etc.  What we offer you As our Senior Venture Associate you get the unique opportunity of being a key driver of our exponential growth curve. You’ll be working in-person in your HQ in London where you will constantly be pushed out of your comfort zone. To ensure a never ending growth curve, we provide you with: * Opportunity of having a real impact - You’ll be getting operational experience in a start-up where both your work and the results are highly tangible and matter to the business. * Inspiration and guidance - A chance to work closely with our high performing team as well as with the CEO and founder of our company. * Unlimited growth potential in our company - we strongly believe in and have a track record of promoting internally. * Travel opportunity: You would be joining our conferences overseas. * Invaluable transferable skills - boost your interpersonal, research, organisation, outreach and project management skills through experience and training. Your Responsibilities Responsibilities in this job will be defined as we work together throughout the recruitment process however, they will be mostly centred around: * Driving projects related to growing new companies: starting new ventures, creating stellar marketing operations, crafting and executing sales strategies or recruiting leading A+ teams. * Becoming an industry expert to develop and execute effective strategies. * Being a key driver of expansion and excellent daily operations. * To dream big and pursue it relentlessly! What we expect from you We are looking for experienced business managers to help us reach our objectives. Industry experience is not a requirement, but you do need to be highly ambitious, forward-thinking and driven to inspire and lead our team. Furthermore, having a UK work permit is also a requirement.  Furthermore, we are looking for candidates who: * Have a relentless drive and desire to be the very best at what they do; * Possess and unparalleled work ethic with a high sense of urgency; * Take ownership of everything they do, are proactive and follow through on commitments; * Are curious about people and love to speak, build and nurture relations; * Are an excellent communicator (especially) verbally and in writing; * Are well-organised and display the ability to structure and prioritise their work. Startdate Flexible Monday - Friday we work from our office (next to Victoria Station) and do not offer remote work.

Ward Williams

ABOUT WARD WILLIAMS: Ward Williams is growing and doing things differently. Over the past 10 years, we have doubled in size and built a reputation we are proud of. We are the first consultancy of our kind globally to achieve B Corp status, and we have been recognised with the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development. This reflects not just what we say, but how we work. We deliver projects that matter, shaping smarter and more sustainable environments with a positive impact on the communities around us, particularly within the healthcare sector where the work we do has a direct and lasting impact on people’s lives. What really sets us apart is how we operate as a business. At Ward Williams, we work within a Partnership model built on custodianship, where our senior people take real responsibility for the direction of the business, not just the projects they deliver. As an Associate Partner, you will play a key role in shaping our healthcare offering. Alongside delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients, you will use your sector experience to build trusted relationships, identify opportunities, and help grow our presence within healthcare. You will have the freedom to lead in a way that feels authentic to you, bringing your healthcare experience into play to influence projects, clients, and the wider direction of the business. We are a people first business at heart, which means giving you the trust, space and backing to make a genuine impact, whether that is developing others, strengthening our position in the healthcare sector, or helping us continue to do things differently. At Ward Williams, you are not just joining the business. You are helping shape where it goes next. WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR: We’re seeking an established Associate Partner to join our London team, bringing strong healthcare experience and a track record of leading client delivery. This is an opportunity to play a key role within the business, working closely with our clients while helping to shape and grow our presence in the healthcare sector. Impact – You want to be part of something that matters and care about creating positive change for clients, communities, and the environment. Imagination – You’re curious and open-minded, always looking for new ideas and better ways of doing things to benefit our projects and the people we work with. Authenticity – You’re honest, genuine, and collaborative, and you value a culture where people are true to themselves and their purpose. We’re looking for someone with strong experience in a construction consultancy environment, with a proven track record in healthcare projects, confidence in leading client relationships, and the ability to identify and develop opportunities within the sector. You’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality healthcare projects, while also supporting the growth of this area of the business through your expertise, relationships, and insight. WHAT IS IT LIKE TO WORK IN THIS OFFICE? Our London team is continuing to grow, making this an exciting time to join Ward Williams. With a particular focus on expanding our healthcare offering, you’ll have the opportunity to play a key role in shaping both the team and our presence in the sector.   Based in our City Road office, you’ll work closely with our Regional Partner, Caroline Lassen, who has recently joined the business. Caroline brings a strong track record in leading high-performing teams and building lasting client relationships, with a clear focus on creating a positive and collaborative culture.   You’ll be part of a team where senior people are visible, approachable, and actively involved in the work we deliver. There is a real sense of shared ownership, with people encouraged to contribute ideas, challenge thinking, and play a part in how the business evolves - both in London and nationally.   The office itself sits in a well-connected and vibrant part of London, with Old Street, Liverpool Street and Moorgate close by. Being on the edge of the City and Shoreditch reflects the nature of our work. It is forward thinking, fast paced, and growing, while still feeling grounded, dependable and backed up by years of experience and heritage. The team in London are supportive, approachable and welcoming and there is a real desire to work together to support a balance between focused project work, developing business and also taking time to connect with colleagues. YOUR PROFILE: We’re looking for a Chartered professional (MRICS, MCIOB, APM or equivalent) with strong experience in a construction consultancy environment. You’ll be confident in leading the delivery of projects, managing client relationships, and taking ownership of outcomes from inception through to completion. You will bring a solid understanding of project delivery, commercial awareness, and the ability to navigate complex environments while keeping teams aligned and projects on track. Equally important is how you work. You’ll be collaborative, proactive, and comfortable taking the lead, with a natural ability to build relationships and create trust with clients and colleagues alike. WHAT WE OFFER EMPLOYEES: What you can expect from us: * Flexible, hybrid working that gives you the balance you need, with time in the office to collaborate, connect and learn from each other * A competitive salary that genuinely reflects your experience and the value you bring * Tailored development to support your ambitions, with real investment in your progression * 38 days annual leave including public holidays, giving you the time to properly switch off * Your birthday off, because it should be celebrated properly * Enhanced family leave, offering additional support when you need it most * 6% employer pension contributions to help you plan for the future * Life cover at three times your salary, giving you and your loved ones peace of mind * Access to Aviva Digicare+, including virtual GP services and wellbeing support * A strong focus on wellbeing, with access to in-house support and resources * The chance to get involved in charity work and volunteering, with dedicated time to give back * Opportunities to engage with professional bodies and industry organisations, supporting your development and profile * A calendar of social events and activities, making it easy to build relationships and feel part of the team Be part of a culture that values you, not just for what you do, but for who you are. Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. INTERESTED? If you’re interested, please apply with your CV. If this role isn’t quite right but you’d still like to hear more about opportunities with us, you can explore current roles on our website: wardwilliams.uk/join-us What to expect from the process: 1. We’ll review your CV. 2. If there’s a potential fit, we’ll arrange an initial video call. 3. This is an opportunity for us to get to know each other and talk through your experience and what you’re looking for. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch with Vanessa Channings, Senior People Manager, at VanessaChannings@wardwilliams.uk Ward Williams is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people are valued not just for what they do, but for who they are.