Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU) Supervisor (Secondment/Fixed Term Contract)

Assessment and Investigation Unit (AIU)
Berkshire
TVP Broad Band 4I
Band 4I, circa £46,075 per annum, plus 13.5% shift allowance, plus benefits
Full Time
Secondment/Fixed Term Contract

AT RISK/INTERNAL ONLY VACANCY OPEN TO STAFF AND OFFICERS

Secondment/Fixed Term Contract to start as soon as possible until 31/03/2026. 

Thames Valley Police have the vison to be an excellent police service, trusted by all our communities. To achieve this vision and deliver their strategic aims and objectives, they are seeking highly motivated, skilled investigative supervisors to join them. 

Role purpose:

You will effectively and efficiently supervise one of the Assessment and Investigation Unit Teams ensuring an effective end-to-end performance delivery of the triage and Investigation process and maintaining standards across the function to maximise levels of victim care.

  • Supervise a team of highly skilled officers and police staff investigators (PSIs). Monitor staff workloads, welfare and wellbeing, supporting the staff members in line with force policy and EAP
  • Monitor and be accountable for the overall performance of the AIU officers
  • Oversee the effective prioritisation of volume crime, taking into account lines of enquiry, threat, harm, risk and victim impact.
  • Supervise the team to ensure they carry out effective investigations and apply for appropriate disposals.  In some cases this may require officers to produce complete and accurate prosecution files, including full disclosure of unused material, for delivery in accordance with Court deadlines.
  • Ensure HOCR, NCRS and the Victims Code are adhered to for each investigation and a proportionate outcome is achieved and appropriately recorded, filed and finalised
  • Supervise the creation of high quality investigations for handover where the crime meets the criteria for re-allocation.
  • Attend court and give evidence in relation to those aspects of any investigation.
  • Work within the AIU county hub.  Please note there may be a requirement to travel the entire geographical area of the Hub and the force in order to support the AIU, liaising with colleagues to ensure this is done in the most efficient and effective manner

Skills required to be successful:

  • Proven experience in a supervisory role
  • Proven experience of working within an investigatory type role, using working knowledge and experience of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice procedures
  • Must have capability to travel to different locations across the Force and undertake all assignments in a timely manner. Due to the requirement to work flexibly, unsocial hours and personal safety for lone working; public transport may not be available or suitable at these times. For this reason a full UK driving licence is considered essential
  • Knowledge and/or experience of the Criminal Justice system, or an understanding of the relevant legislation as it relates to the role

Strict police vetting will be conducted for this role. 

If you are a permanent member of staff applying for this role, please note it will be offered on a secondment basis. Important: All secondments are assumed supported and that your line manager and Head of Department/Commander or Deputy are aware of your intention to apply. If the secondment is not supported then a strong business rationale must be sent to RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting the reference number for the role. 

Please note: Shift allowance, on-call or other job related allowances from the previous role will not be protected unless they are attached to the new role for the duration of the secondment. 

Please be aware that if this role is advertised as ‘internal’ you will only be able to access it through the link at the top of the page, it will not appear on the external job site. Therefore if you wish to complete the form at home you will need to copy the link. Please do not forward this link to external candidates. If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk quoting reference 22841. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible. 

If you are an ‘at risk’ member of staff, please apply directly to the At Risk Recruitment Mailbox with your REI form and do not complete the online application. 

For Police Officers: Police staff will take priority for this role and police officers will only be considered if there are no appointable police staff.  Police Officers are to apply using the Police Officer portal. 

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 21st September 2025.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities.  Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission.  As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.

Working Smart.  You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day.  In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce. 

Supporting You.  Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do.  Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives.  We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card.  Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.

Developing You.  We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential. 

Vetting.  All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

 

This opportunity is closed to applications.