Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU) Manager

Are you looking for an exciting new role where you can make a difference to the service Thames Valley Police gives to victims?

The Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU) is transforming how we prioritise and investigate volume crime and, in so doing, significantly improve our contact and service with victims.

The AIU is looking for a highly motivated individual to join the leadership team in Berkshire managing teams of officers and staff to embed this transformation and take it forward.

Reporting to the AIU DCI for Berkshire, you will be responsible for leading AIU teams through the end to end delivery and performance of the triage and investigation process for volume crime by making best use of our resources and technology; working with the teams to ensure that investigations are prioritised based on threat, harm, opportunity, risk and victim impact.

The successful candidate will have:

Relevant significant supervisory/management experience in service management and/or investigations knowledge;
Considerable experience of developing a team and delivering high standards of service;
Strong decision making and problem solving skills;
Proven ability to innovate and make best use of technology; and
Meticulous attention to detail;

The location for this post could be Reading or Slough.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide resilience and support across the AIU County Hub in all aspects of the AIU’s work. In addition, the role holder will have line management responsibility for a unique work force mix of police officers, student officers, and police staff, supporting their welfare, performance and development.

There is an expectation that the role holder will lead by example to promote a balance of productivity, wellbeing and team cohesion.

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 30 days annual leave per annum, pro-rata for part time (plus Bank Holidays), flexible working conditions, a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the option to join a local government pension scheme. For more information on our benefits, please visit the supporting you page, via the link at the bottom of the advert.

To apply for this post please attach a CV with a cover letter detailing what you feel you could bring to the role.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22373. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 20th April 2025.

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