Assistant Chief Constable - Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Cambs Police; Godmanchester; On-site; GBP 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police service in the UK seeks an inspirational Assistant Chief Constable to lead and support officers and staff in providing exceptional community policing. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to public service, integrity, and effective leadership. Responsibilities include driving change, ensuring high ethical standards, and engaging with the community. Applicants must have completed necessary senior assessments and training. The deadline for applications is January 4, 2026, with interviews scheduled for later that month.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of fighting crime and driving organisational performance.
• Must have passed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre.
• Leadership style focused on people, culture, and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire officers and staff in driving change.
• Ensure high ethical standards are adopted by the force.
• Support the Chief Constable and Deputy in operational responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Crime Prevention

Public Service Commitment

Integrity

Job description

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Transferee Campaign

Full Time

Headquarters, Huntingdon, Cambs

Position: Assistant Chief Constable – Salary £120,489

Cambridgeshire Constabulary is seeking a highly committed Assistant Chief Constable with the personal values, operational skills and collaborative qualities to lead, support and inspire a workforce of officers, staff and volunteers in driving change and providing excellent policing for the communities, residents and businesses of Cambridgeshire.

Cambridgeshire Constabulary is a forward-thinking, proactive and modern police service committed to tackling crime and keeping communities safe. It is a police service dedicated to creating an inclusive working environment where everyone is valued for who they are and what they bring to policing.

We Want To Hear From You If

• You have a genuine interest and passion for working in Cambridgeshire
• You are an exemplary, inspirational leader who has the vision, commitment and determination to deliver operationally
• Your leadership style is focused on people, culture and integrity
• You prioritise listening and responding to the public
• You have a proven track record of fighting crime and crime prevention and driving organisational performance

As Assistant Chief Constable of Cambridgeshire Constabulary, you will be both a leader and a role model. You will bring your strong personal values of integrity, transparency, impartiality and commitment to public service to the role. You will have the passion and purpose to inspire officers and staff of today and tomorrow.

It is essential that you have a strong commitment to the values of respect and empathy, courage and public service. It will be your responsibility as Assistant Chief Constable to support the Deputy & Chief Constable to ensure Cambridgeshire’s officers and staff adopt the highest ethical standards. You will lead the force operationally to effectively serve the communities of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.

Applications are invited from police who have received confirmation from the College of Policing that they have passed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre and successfully completed the Strategic Command Course or the Executive Leadership Programme.

Closing date for applications is the 4th of January 2026 (23:55), with interviews being held on the 22nd & 23rd January 2026 at Cambridgeshire Headquarters, Huntingdon.

For any queries you may have on this vacancy, please contact [e-mail]

Additional Information

All internal applicants must have successfully completed their probationary period to apply for this role.

Required

Please be advised that as part of the Vetting Process the BCH Vetting Unit may be required to contact your current line manager for a Supervisor Appraisal. This is in line with the 2025 National Guidelines for Vetting (APP 6.5.18). Please see examples below of when this would be a necessary requirement:

• When an individual is applying to transfer forces
• When an individual is having their vetting renewed
• When an individual is moving into a role that needs MV clearance, even if they are already in a role that requires MV
• When an individual is moving into or already in a role working closely with vulnerable individuals

If any of the above relate to your circumstances, then please expect that your current line manager will be contacted for a Supervisor Appraisal at the point of submitting your vetting application.

As a Disability Confident leader, we take personal responsibility to help create an inclusive workplace, where police officers and staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are committed to providing workplace adjustments, wherever needed so everyone feels welcome and can flourish. If you have a disability and you meet the minimum criteria for the position you are applying for, you will be entitled to an interview under the ‘Offer an Interview Scheme’.

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