Investigation Academy Manager

About the role

The Investigation Academy Manager leads the Academy team responsible for delivering police learning and development pathways. This senior position combines strategic oversight of training programmes with hands‑on management of staff and performance metrics.

Key responsibilities

• Lead a team of 5 direct and 15 secondary reports within the Investigation Academy.
• Interpret statistical and financial data to improve L&D performance.
• Manage and coordinate core investigation pathways such as Police Now, DC DHEP, DCEP and PC‑DC.
• Oversee student Detectives assessment provision and monitor pathway performance, including attrition and OCP completion rates.
• Research technical and business topics, brief L&D colleagues, and oversee licensed PIP 1 and PIP training products.

Required profile

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual increments (£45,765 rising to £50,949 per annum).
• 25 days annual leave (rising to 30 days after 5 years) plus bank holidays.
• Heavily subsidised gym membership across police sites.
• Blue Light Card Scheme (one‑off £5 payment).
• Company sick pay and a competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job‑related equipment, free onsite parking and group insurance via salary‑sacrifice.
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme, occupational health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities with a supportive, flexible induction plan.
• Flexitime and hybrid working arrangements.