**Evidence Manager – Grooming Gangs Inquiry

Overview

In this Evidence Manager role, you will support the Statutory Independent Inquiry into Grooming Gangs by coordinating and safeguarding the management of evidential material. You work within the Evidence Management Team to ensure secure transfer, accessibility for the Legal Team, and compliance with data protection and human rights standards. The position offers exposure to high-stakes, fast-paced work and opportunities to contribute to outcomes that protect victims and shape inquiry reporting. You will collaborate with internal teams and external providers to deliver timely, value-for-money evidence services.

Pay / Benefits

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• Flexible working options
• Culture of inclusion and diversity
• Civil Service pension with employer contribution 28.97%
• Office-based with possible hybrid working (60% in office)
• Travel allowances/coverage as needed for business

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day evidence handling and respond to inquiries from the Legal Team and material providers
• Coordinate the evidence management tracker and liaise with the system supplier to ensure rapid delivery and value for money
• Document system administration and create user guides; provide ad hoc guidance to stakeholders
• Enable counsel and legal teams to interrogate large evidential datasets and support disclosure for hearings and reports
• Oversee secure management of the evidence platform and transfer processes, coordinating with providers
• Monitor Disclosure mailbox, determine next steps for each email, and escalate as needed
• Identify, log, process, and transfer all disclosures from providers; create secure transfer zones for sharing with managers and teams
• 12-month fixed-term appointment with potential extension subject to approvals

Key requirements

• Good technical knowledge of document/evidence management technology
• Problem-solving mindset with experience delivering innovative, technical solutions and handling large datasets
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, including senior colleagues
• Experience in public inquiries or data review/records preservation (desirable)
• Experience supporting records matters or working in a legal environment (desirable)

• Effective communicator
• Relationship-building across functions
• Collaborative teamwork
• Evidence management technology
• Large dataset handling
• Data protection / GDPR awareness

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