Digital Media Classifier (Image Grading)
Location: Leicestershire or Manchester
Salary: £35,000–£55,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience
Contract: Fixed-term until 31 March 2027
Start Date: January 2027 (earlier availability considered)
Vacancies: 3–4 positions
Red Snapper Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a private sector digital forensics provider for a short-term image classification project, based in either Leicestershire or Manchester.
We are looking for individuals with practical experience in reviewing and grading indecent images in accordance with national categorisation guidelines.
This opportunity may be particularly suitable for former police officers, Digital Media Classifiers, CAID Support Officers, Digital Forensics Investigators or professionals with similar experience.
The Role
Working within a specialist laboratory environment, you will support a time-sensitive project involving the review and classification of indecent image material.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and grading indecent images in accordance with national categorisation guidelines.
• Applying your knowledge and experience to ensure accurate and consistent classification.
• Supporting the completion of a defined image-grading project within agreed timescales.
• Working within a professional and confidential laboratory environment.
• Handling sensitive material in accordance with relevant procedures and requirements.

About You
We are particularly interested in hearing from candidates who have:

• Previous practical experience reviewing and grading indecent images.
• A background in policing, digital media classification, digital forensics or a related investigative role.
• Knowledge of national image categorisation guidelines.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with sensitive material.
• The ability to maintain confidentiality and work professionally within a specialist environment.

Experience in roles such as Digital Media Classifier, CAID Support Officer, Victim Identification Officer or Digital Forensics Investigator would be particularly relevant.
What Is on Offer?

• Salary of £35,000–£55,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience.
• Fixed-term employment directly with the provider until 31 March 2027.
• One week’s training in image grading and classification.
• Opportunity to contribute to a specialist digital forensics project.
• Positions available in Leicestershire and Manchester.

Please note: This role involves regular exposure to indecent and potentially distressing imagery. Applicants should carefully consider the nature of the material before applying.

If this role is not for you but you know someone who would be interested, please refer them. We offer a £75 retail voucher referral bonus for successful introductions (subject to terms).
RSR Justice is a market-leading recruitment business dedicated to providing top-quality candidates and services to the offender rehabilitation and supervision work sectors.
Red Snapper Recruitment is part of the Red Snapper Group and is an equal opportunities employer
 

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