Assistant Chief Constable

Wiltshire Constabulary; Devizes; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional law enforcement agency in Devizes is seeking an Assistant Chief Constable to lead significant areas of policing focused on community safety and crime prevention. This role requires strong operational experience and a proven capability in inspiring leaders while managing organizational change. An ideal candidate will engage with diverse communities and drive performance improvements within the force. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make an impactful contribution within a respected agency.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable operational policing experience meeting community needs.
• Experience leading business change with critical thinking.
• Engaging workforce culture promoting diversity and wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Lead Crime, Justice and Vulnerability strategic area.
• Drive performance improvements and enhance partnerships.
• Cultivate a culture of organisational learning.

Skills

Operational policing experience

Leadership skills

Critical thinking

Commercial acumen

Ability to promote diversity and wellbeing

Education

Completion of senior police national assessment centre

Completion of strategic command course

Completion of PLP – stage 5

Job description

About Us

At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.

Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.

If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know.

About The Role

Are you an inspirational senior police leader looking for a new challenge within a highly respected force? Wiltshire Police are seeking an Assistant Chief Constable who has the executive leadership and operational skills to make a tangible impact on the future of policing in our picturesque County.

Reporting to Wiltshire Police's DCC Mark Cooper, you will manage Wiltshire Police’s Crime, Justice and Vulnerability strategic area playing a pivotal role in ensuring we serve all our diverse communities by keeping them safe and preventing crime.

As part of the Chief Officer Group, you’ll lead continuous improvements in efficiency and effectiveness by driving performance and demand management, enhancing partnership collaborations and by embedding a culture of organisational learning.

In the ever-changing world of policing, we must do more with less - so a sharp commercial acumen and the ability to think outside of the box will be key.

You will also have experience in engaging and inspiring the entire workforce to deliver a culture that promotes and enables diversity and wellbeing. Your ability to innovate, deliver and demonstrate the corresponding results will be a prevailing feature of your career to-date.

Eligibility Criteria

• Individuals who previously qualified as eligible for chief officer appointments by virtue of successfully completing the senior police national assessment centre (senior PNAC) and the strategic command course (SCC)
• Individuals who are currently completing or have successfully completed the PLP – stage 5 (executive leaders)
• Strong and demonstrable operational policing experience, understanding the changing shape of policing and the requirements of our communities
• You’re experienced in leading business change with a sophisticated level of critical thinking, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.
• A commutable living distance of up to one hour from our Headquarters based in Devizes would be desirable

We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation which provides fair and equal consideration to all our applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.

For more information, please click via the link below for our candidate information pack:

Candidate Information Pack