Afghanistan Inquiry Response Unit (AIRU) Electronic Evidence Management Team Lead (TL)
Subject to formal establishment, Joint Boarding process and single Service (sS) policies, a vacancy will arise for an OR7-OR9 to serve as AIRU Electronic Evidence Management Team Lead at MOD Main Building, Whitehall on FTRS Home Commitment (HC) Terms and Conditions of Service (TaCoS), with an initial proposed start date of January 2027 (or earlier/later, subject to formal establishment and candidate status).
Specialisation (please read before applying)
Open to suitably qualified OR7 (CSgt/CPO) – OR9 (WO1) personnel from any Service, branch or specialisation, with the transferable leadership, information-management and digital skills required for the role.
Personnel serving or having served with the Royal Military Police are not eligible to apply.
Unit Function:
AIRU handle all information requested from the Afghanistan Inquiry. It also provides advice to MoD senior leadership and support to persons called to provide evidence.
Position Role:
AIRU Electronic Evidence Management Team Lead (TL)
Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate AIRU personnel undertaking electronic evidence-management and disclosure activity on Relativity.
- Translate legal and operational requirements into controlled, efficient and repeatable Relativity workflows.
- Oversee the collection, ingestion, processing, searching, review and production of material for disclosure.
- Quality-assure disclosure products and ensure that appropriate security, information-management and audit controls are applied.
- Work with legal advisers and disclosure leads to prioritise requirements and meet Inquiry deadlines.
- Line-manage and professionally develop the Relativity Managers supporting the application.
- Build AIRU capability through coaching, knowledge transfer, documented processes and consistent working practices.
- Coordinate specialist supplier support where required and ensure external expertise is used effectively to develop internal capability.
AIRU Electronic Evidence Management in London employer: Serve
Joining the team at Northwood HQ as an SO2 IWC Ops Delivery offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the mission of the IWC while enjoying a supportive work culture that values collaboration and professional growth. Employees benefit from structured development pathways, flexible working arrangements, and the chance to engage in high-level strategic operations that directly impact the Joint Force. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on employee well-being, Northwood HQ stands out as an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in defence operations.
