Assistant Chief Constable

North Wales Police; Newport, Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwent Police invites applications from senior police leaders who have completed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre and the Strategic Command Course, or who are currently completing the Police Leadership Programme (Stage 5 - Executive Leaders Programme), to join our executive leadership team in Wales.

We are committed to high performance, neighbourhood policing, and strong partnerships, with a proactive stance on diversity and inclusion. Closing date is 17 September 2026 at 1pm.

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Closing Date 17/09/2026, 13:00

Job Advert Description

Overview

We welcome applications from police officers who have successfully completed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre (PNAC) and the Strategic Command Course (SCC) or successfully completed, or are about to complete, the Police Leadership Programme (Stage 5 - Executive Leaders Programme) or a substantive ACC on level transfer.

Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force? Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership? Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services? Can you protect and reassure our communities?

Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

We have a vacancy for a talented, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join a small but influential team of Chief Officers, committed to driving through change. You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.

Closing date for applications is Thursday 17th September at 1pm. Late applications after this date will not be accepted.

Diversity and Welsh language

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.