PIP2 Investigator - Service Improvement

Job description

PIP2 Investigator - Service Improvement

Department

Strategic Development

Location

Kidlington, Home Address (Hybrid)

Rank/Grade

TVP Broad Band 3H

Salary

Band 3H, circa £41,757 per annum, plus benefits

Part/Full Time

Full Time - All roles are available for flexible working including job sharing and part-time unless there are legitimate operational / business reasons why this cannot be accommodated

Type of Contract

Permanent

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This exciting and demanding role will place you at the heart of TVP's drive for learning and service improvement.

In this role you will work in a highly engaged team of investigators completing Individual Management Reviews (IMRs) which form part of the statutory process for multi-agency Domestic Homicide/Suicide Reviews, Child Safeguarding Practice Reviews, Safeguarding Adult Reviews and MAPPA Serious Case Reviews.

You will ensure the team rigorously evaluate the contact TVP had with those involved in some of the most tragic incidents and appropriately identify learning that will protect our most vulnerable people.

The post holder will be in a privileged position to influence changes in policing practice and ensure TVP maximises the opportunity to 'Learn the Lessons' that come from the various Statutory Reviews.

The post holder will also participate in Service Improvement Reviews that support all areas of policing from front line operational to specialist commands and core departmental functions essential for delivering policing and serving the public. Being able to work across the Force and conduct in-depth investigation audits will compliment this challenging yet rewarding opportunity.

You will have recent and proven ability to carry out investigative and evidential enquiries as an effective investigator and be able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills at all levels. You will have the ability to recognise and handle sensitive information, maintain discretion and confidentiality, acting always in a balanced and professional manner. You will be self-motivated with a flexible approach in terms of working times and have the ability to cope with pressure to meet deadlines.

You will hold PIP2 accreditation having completed the IDP (previously ICIDP) and have proven experience investigating serious and/or complex criminal investigations. You will have experience working in a specialist department dealing with vulnerability and/or a neighbourhood safeguarding role.

This role requires an enhanced level of vetting.

For any queries relating to this role, please contact Detective Sergeant Dale Purcell at [email protected].

As part of the Thames Valley Police family you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including 24 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 quoting reference 23819. 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 Sunday 6 September 2026.

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