Assistant Chief Constable 2023
 

Salary: The annual salary for this post is £107,502 to £121,122

 

Northumbria Police are looking to appoint at Assistant Chief Constable rank into their Executive Team.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced senior police officers ready for this exciting and rewarding role.

 

Our purpose in Northumbria is simple: keep people safe and fight crime. As Assistant Chief Constable, you’ll join a driven and ambitious Executive Team to deliver upon that purpose.

 

This is a prominent role that entails high levels of personal responsibility and autonomy, in which you’ll play a major part in shaping the future of Northumbria Police. 

 

This is a unique career development opportunity to enhance your senior leadership skills and take the next step in a complex yet supportive policing environment.

 

Behind our high performing culture are our high performing people   We believe that by creating a supportive and inclusive culture and promoting positive wellbeing, we can make Northumbria Police a truly great place to work, where people want to perform and be their best.  This is an exciting time to be part of Northumbria Police.

 

Our ongoing transformation programme will be far-reaching and long-lasting.  We are transforming our technical capability, remodelling and improving services, identifying opportunities to innovate for the future and using data in a much more efficient way to support our decision-making processes. As Assistant Chief Constable you will drive innovation that supports the delivery of true business change.

 

We are proud of who we are and what we do.

 

Why Choose Northumbria?

 

With two culture packed cities, award-winning coastlines and vast un-spoilt countryside on the doorstep, Northumbria offers an amazing place to live and work.

 

Our teams are loyal and enthusiastic, driven to provide an outstanding service to the communities of Northumbria Police. It is for this reason we put our people first.

 

We continue to invest in infrastructure that will transform our processes – from people systems to a new, force-wide communications, information and intelligence platform. 

 

At Northumbria we are proud to say we have previously been named as a top performing force for victim satisfaction and community confidence.

 

You will have a demonstrable track record of successfully working at an executive level, ensuring effective and supportive leadership for officers’ staff and volunteers.

 

What Behaviours Do I Need?

 

You’ll already be operating as a highly effective leader, equipped with the strategic and political acumen to contribute to our future development.

 

You’re experienced in leading business change with a sophisticated level of critical thinking, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.

 

You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to quickly establish credibility with staff, partners and our communities.

 

You’ve the skills and behaviours to foster a culture where our workforce feels valued, listened to and empowered.

 

You will be adept in handling the media, with the necessary depth and breadth of operational experience.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

 

Have successfully completed Senior PNAC.

 

For applications from overseas, applicants must have served in an approved overseas police force at an approved rank.

 

Application Process and Timeline

 

Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion regarding this role with Deputy Chief Constable Debbie Ford. You can reach DCC Ford on 0191 4375017, or via email at debbie.ford@northumbria.police.uk.

 

There will be opportunities to visit the force and engage with key stakeholders. Candidates should contact our Resourcing Advisor David Tuthill at david.tuthill@northumbria.police.uk or on 07925037182.

 

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a two-day selection process. 

Day 1 will comprise of two Stakeholders Panels: Panel 1 External Stakeholder Panel and Panel 2 Internal Stakeholder Panel. Candidates should note that these panels will not be scored, feedback will be provided to the appointment panel as we value the perspectives of our workforce, partners and communities.

Day 2 will comprise an assessed presentation and interview with the appointment panel.

Closing date:  1 January 2023

Familiarisation:  20 December 2022

Shortlisting:  4 January 2023

Stakeholder event:  10 January 2023

Presentation and interview:  11 January 2023

 

Please preview the candidate information brochure for further information Candidate Information Brochure.pdf 

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability or age.

Vacancy Type
Police Officer
Rank/Grade
Assistant Chief Constable
Area Command/Department
Executive Team
Location
North Tyneside
Hours
Full Time
Vacancy Description
 

Salary: The annual salary for this post is £107,502 to £121,122

 

Northumbria Police are looking to appoint at Assistant Chief Constable rank into their Executive Team.  Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced senior police officers ready for this exciting and rewarding role.

 

Our purpose in Northumbria is simple: keep people safe and fight crime. As Assistant Chief Constable, you’ll join a driven and ambitious Executive Team to deliver upon that purpose.

 

This is a prominent role that entails high levels of personal responsibility and autonomy, in which you’ll play a major part in shaping the future of Northumbria Police. 

 

This is a unique career development opportunity to enhance your senior leadership skills and take the next step in a complex yet supportive policing environment.

 

Behind our high performing culture are our high performing people   We believe that by creating a supportive and inclusive culture and promoting positive wellbeing, we can make Northumbria Police a truly great place to work, where people want to perform and be their best.  This is an exciting time to be part of Northumbria Police.

 

Our ongoing transformation programme will be far-reaching and long-lasting.  We are transforming our technical capability, remodelling and improving services, identifying opportunities to innovate for the future and using data in a much more efficient way to support our decision-making processes. As Assistant Chief Constable you will drive innovation that supports the delivery of true business change.

 

We are proud of who we are and what we do.

 

Why Choose Northumbria?

 

With two culture packed cities, award-winning coastlines and vast un-spoilt countryside on the doorstep, Northumbria offers an amazing place to live and work.

 

Our teams are loyal and enthusiastic, driven to provide an outstanding service to the communities of Northumbria Police. It is for this reason we put our people first.

 

We continue to invest in infrastructure that will transform our processes – from people systems to a new, force-wide communications, information and intelligence platform. 

 

At Northumbria we are proud to say we have previously been named as a top performing force for victim satisfaction and community confidence.

 

You will have a demonstrable track record of successfully working at an executive level, ensuring effective and supportive leadership for officers’ staff and volunteers.

 

What Behaviours Do I Need?

 

You’ll already be operating as a highly effective leader, equipped with the strategic and political acumen to contribute to our future development.

 

You’re experienced in leading business change with a sophisticated level of critical thinking, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.

 

You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to quickly establish credibility with staff, partners and our communities.

 

You’ve the skills and behaviours to foster a culture where our workforce feels valued, listened to and empowered.

 

You will be adept in handling the media, with the necessary depth and breadth of operational experience.

 

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following criteria:

 

Have successfully completed Senior PNAC.

 

For applications from overseas, applicants must have served in an approved overseas police force at an approved rank.

 

Application Process and Timeline

 

Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion regarding this role with Deputy Chief Constable Debbie Ford. You can reach DCC Ford on 0191 4375017, or via email at debbie.ford@northumbria.police.uk.

 

There will be opportunities to visit the force and engage with key stakeholders. Candidates should contact our Resourcing Advisor David Tuthill at david.tuthill@northumbria.police.uk or on 07925037182.

 

Successful candidates will be invited to attend a two-day selection process. 

Day 1 will comprise of two Stakeholders Panels: Panel 1 External Stakeholder Panel and Panel 2 Internal Stakeholder Panel. Candidates should note that these panels will not be scored, feedback will be provided to the appointment panel as we value the perspectives of our workforce, partners and communities.

Day 2 will comprise an assessed presentation and interview with the appointment panel.

Closing date:  1 January 2023

Familiarisation:  20 December 2022

Shortlisting:  4 January 2023

Stakeholder event:  10 January 2023

Presentation and interview:  11 January 2023

 

Please preview the candidate information brochure for further information Candidate Information Brochure.pdf 

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities and we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability or age.