Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU) Manager

Thames Valley Police; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated leader for their Assessment and Investigation Unit. In this role, you will manage teams responsible for transforming volume crime investigations and improving victim services. The ideal candidate will have a background in management, strong decision-making skills, and a track record of team development. This position offers flexible working, career development opportunities, and various benefits including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working conditions

Lifestyle discounts

Career development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Significant supervisory/management experience in service management and/or investigations.
• Experience developing a team with high standards of service.
• Ability to innovate and utilize technology effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead AIU teams through the triage and investigation process.
• Ensure investigations are prioritized based on various factors.
• Manage police officers, student officers, and police staff.

Skills

Decision making

Problem solving

Supervisory experience

Team development

Attention to detail

Job description

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.

If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at [e-mail] quoting reference 22724. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.

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The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Monday 25th August 2025.

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