Assistant Chief Constable
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16/10/2020, 12:00
Assistant Chief Constable
Subject to regulations. £105,600 - £119,220
Are you ready to join an innovative and progressive force, with the vision to deliver outstanding policing for everyone?
Our mission is to “Serve, Protect, Respect”, and as our new Assistant Chief Constable you will share our vision of delivering “outstanding policing for everyone”.
You will be responsible for serving more than 1.65 million people, across a geographically varied and multi-cultural area, which brings both challenges and great rewards. At the forefront of technology, we’re going through a time of rapid change, but with the support of our workforce, partner agencies and community, we are transforming the organisation for the future.
Our leaders make a positive and lasting difference to the lives of the public that we serve. You will join a successful Chief Officer team who are committed to delivering high levels of performance and public satisfaction.
Avon and Somerset Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative force. We take a courageous and learning approach to innovation which is at the heart of what we do. We’re always searching for new ways to help our people perform at their best, whether that is through the latest tech, pioneering different approaches or training and personal development.
One of our key values is inclusivity, we value the difference in perspective our people bring, and we work together with our colleagues to ensure they reach their potential. We see individuality as a strength and we’re looking for someone with the courage to be themselves, do the right thing on a difficult day and empower our people to do the same.
Importantly, you will have a strong commitment to and the highest respect for diversity amongst your colleagues and the communities you serve. We are the first police force to achieve the full National Equality Standard (NES), one of the UK’s most rigorous and prestigious accreditations for equality, diversity and inclusion and our ambition is to be the nation’s most inclusive police force.
You will develop and implement effective strategies and policies, and take command of policing and operational matters as and when required, including as a member of the Gold Command rota.
Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced senior police officers for the post of Assistant Chief Constable.
Applicants must have passed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre and successfully completed the Strategic Command Course.
Closing date for applications
Applications must be returned by noon 16th October 2020.
Shortlisting will be completed by 23rd October 2020 and the selection process will take place on 11th November 2020.
In the run up to the assessment day candidates are welcome to visit the force and to see for themselves the great work and progressive developments here.
More information
For more information please see our website or contact Louise Hutchison, Deputy Director of People and Organisational Development on 07802 874709.
About us
Diversity is a strength and individuality is an asset.
We recognise the benefit different life experience and perspectives can bring.
We are on a journey to become the most inclusive police force in the country.
Find out more about our benefits and culture
Click the video link below to see why our colleagues feel they can "Be the Difference"
Important information before you commence an application (for external applicants)
You will require the following detail to complete this application form:
- National Insurance Number
- Identification Detail e.g. passport
- Address information including proof
- Referee information
- Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
- Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
If the role requires you to drive you will also be required to upload details from your full driving licence including photos.
Important information before you commence an application- for ALL applicants
The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not save.
If the role has evidence questions you may wish to save these remotely and paste your answers into the boxes at time of submission.
Internal applicants for uniform roles
It is important you have gained approval from your Chief Inspector or above if you are in a uniform role or your Senior Manager equivalent if you are in a staff role before completing an application for this position.
You will be required to provide the name and collar number on the application form of the individual that has approved your application.
Failure to do so, may result in your application being withdrawn from process.
Internal applicants must not be on probation or under tenure in their current role e.g. transferee or driver training course, to apply for an internal role.
This vacancy is closed to applications.