Investigation Academy Manager

Salary: £45,765 rising to £50,949 per annum + Excellent Benefits including Government Pension

Location: Hybrid Working/Police Headquarters, Exeter, England

Closing Date: 19/06/2026, Midday

Hours per week: This role is 37 hours per week. However, we welcome applications from individuals wishing to work on a part‑time basis and we are willing to consider flexible working patterns subject to business need.

• Management/leadership of IA team (5x Direct reports and 15 x secondary reports).
• Interpreting statistical and financial information in relation to the performance of L&D in order to leverage business improvements.
• Management and coordination of the main investigation pathways – Police Now, DC DHEP, DCEP, PC – DC.
• Oversight of student Detectives assessment provision.
• Oversight of pathway performance – attrition rates, OCP completion rates.
• Researching and developing detailed knowledge on specific technical or business topics and briefing L&D colleagues as appropriate which includes management and oversight of all licensed PIP 1 and PIP trainings products.

• A competitive salary with yearly increments.
• 25 days a year leave entitlement, with an increase to 30 days after 5 years continuous employment, plus bank holidays (pro‑rata for part time employees).
• Access to heavily subsidised gym membership that will provide you access to police site gyms throughout the counties.
• Access to the Blue Light Card Scheme for discounts and services (requires a one‑off payment of £5).
• Company sick pay.
• Competitive local government pension scheme.
• Job related equipment supplied, as required.
• Free onsite parking at many police sites throughout the counties.
• Access to Group insurance scheme (via salary sacrifice scheme).
• Support networks, free Employees' Assistance Programme, Occupational Health and wellbeing services.
• Development and training opportunities available.
• Supportive and flexible training plan, including regular check‑ins throughout your initial period of joining us to ensure you are up to speed with the role and getting the support you need.
• Flexitime, with the ability to undertake your hours flexibly and in line with business need.
• Hybrid working, with the ability to work remotely at times throughout the working week (once signed off the training plan).