Assistant Chief Constable

Cambridgeshire Constabulary; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive police service is seeking an Assistant Chief Constable in Milton Keynes. The ideal candidate will embody strong leadership and personal values to inspire a diverse workforce. Responsibilities include driving change in policing, engaging with the community, and ensuring high ethical standards. Applicants must be police officers who have passed the necessary qualifications. The closing date for applications is the 4th of January 2026, with interviews scheduled for late January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of fighting crime and driving organisational performance.
• Strong personal values of integrity, transparency, and commitment to public service.
• Experience in leading change and supporting staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a workforce of officers, staff, and volunteers.
• Drive change and provide excellent policing for the community.
• Ensure the ethical standards of the force are upheld.

Skills

Leadership

Operational management

Community engagement

Crime prevention

Integrity

Job description

Assistant Chief Constable

Cambridgeshire Constabulary

Central Milton Keynes MK14 7AW - 15 minutes ago

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Job description

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 officers 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.