Assistant Chief Constable

West Midlands Police; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Chief Constable to lead the Local Policing portfolio. This role demands substantial experience in Crime Investigation and a collaborative leadership style, aiming to enhance investigative performance while serving a diverse community of over 3 million residents. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic change management and fostering continuous improvement. If you are passionate about community engagement and have the vision to drive performance improvements in a complex organization, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Completion of the Strategic Command Course or equivalent leadership training.
• Experience in leading policing operations and enhancing investigative performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Local Policing portfolio and enhance investigative performance.
• Deliver strategic change and build trust within diverse communities.

Skills

Leadership

Crime Investigation

Strategic Change Management

Community Engagement

Education

Completion of the Strategic Command Course

Completion of the Police Leadership Programme (PLP) Stage 5

Job description

Grade:

Assistant Chief Constable

Salary:

£120,489 - £135,756 per annum, with annual pay awards (where awarded nationally)

Closing Date:

21st May 2025

Position Overview:

West Midlands Police are seeking to appoint an Assistant Chief Constable to oversee the Local Policing portfolio.

We seek an Assistant Chief Constable with substantial Crime Investigation experience to enhance our investigative performance. Experience in leading policing operations, a key part of our Force Executive responsibilities, is preferred. Our force serves over 3 million diverse residents, including a high proportion of ethnic minorities and young people under 25.

Candidate Profile:

We desire a leader who embodies our values, shares our vision, and demonstrates a passion for communities. A collaborative leadership style, ability to deliver strategic change, and a track record of building trust are essential. The candidate should have experience in sustaining performance improvements and fostering continuous improvement within complex organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Completion of the Strategic Command Course prior to 2024, or
• Completion of the Police Leadership Programme (PLP) Stage 5 (Executive Leaders), or
• Completion of the national development centre and PLP - Stage 5, or
• Completion of the national development centre and achieving the national standard for entry onto the PLP, with completion expected within 12 months (appointment on a temporary basis until completion).

Applicants must meet one of these criteria as outlined by the College of Policing for chief police officer appointments.

Additional Information:

• Provide contact details for two referees, including your current Chief Constable.
• Interviews will commence from 22nd May, including stakeholder panel and competency-based interviews.
• Visit our website for more information about West Midlands Police.
• For details about the Police and Crime Commissioner, Click Here.

For further discussion about the role, contact Staff Officer, Chief Inspector Imran Mirza at [e-mail].

Queries regarding applications should be directed to Recruitment Manager Chris Houghton at 07387097400 or [e-mail].

Diversity & Inclusion:

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees interviews for candidates declaring a disability who meet essential criteria.

Our vision is to maximize potential from all backgrounds through fairness and inclusion to serve our communities effectively.