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Digital Investigations Consultant

Protection Group International · London, Greater London

Type
Full-time
Posted
21 days ago

Overview

Your intelligence analysis and OSINT skills from policing directly apply to investigating online threat actors.

About this role

PGI is a global consultancy that helps organisations build digital resilience. Our highly skilled Digital Investigations team works at the cutting edge of digital threat and online harm, helping clients detect and respond. We are looking for experienced and capable consultants and subcontractors to help us across a spectrum of our work.

What you'll be doing

  • Researching and attributing information operations
  • Investigating state and non-state threat actors online
  • Monitoring online coordination of real-world harm
  • Mapping and assessing new TTPs and behaviours
  • Producing concise threat reporting with clear context, in line with PGI house style

What you'll bring

  • Experience in online research, digital investigations or open-source intelligence (OSINT)
  • The mindset of an investigative journalist: curious and persistent
  • The ability to write clear, concise assessments
  • Fluency in a language other than English is highly advantageous. We're particularly interested in Mandarin, Farsi, Russian, Arabic.`

Please note that this advert is not for a permanent employment position. It is an expression of interest for self-employed contractors and subcontractors who wish to join PGI's consultant network for potential future project based assignments. Inclusion in the talent pool does not guarantee contract work.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at PGI

As a British company which operates internationally, we draw strength from the diversity of our people. Without our diverse team, we couldn’t do the work we do. We are involved in projects across 80+ geographies, our people speak 25+ languages and come from a variety of backgrounds. By hiring and cultivating a diverse, equitable and inclusive workforce, we can uphold values that enable every member of the team to thrive, while delivering novel solutions to novel problems.

Accessibility at PGI

Every individual has different requirements, so we are committed to implementing reasonable adjustments to mitigate physical and non-physical barriers in the workplace.

We strive to make the recruitment process as accessible as possible, but if you have any questions or concerns, please get in touch.

Please note: We are not accepting applications or speculative profiles from any recruitment agencies. If we require additional resource, we will reach out to you.

About investigation roles for ex-police

Investigator roles across corporate, insurance, financial and public-sector settings. Interviewing (PEACE), evidence handling, disclosure and case-file discipline are exactly what these employers struggle to hire.

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Why this fits a police background — match score 75/100

  • Intelligence & OSINT
  • Investigative casework

What investigation roles pay ex-police

Advertised UK ranges, editorial estimates reviewed July 2026

Claims / junior investigator£28,000–£38,000
Corporate / counter-fraud investigator£35,000–£48,000
Senior investigator£48,000–£65,000
Investigations manager£60,000–£85,000
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