Assistant Chief Constable - Crime

Nottinghamshire Police; Arnold; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

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Relocation assistance

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Police seeks an outstanding Assistant Chief Constable to join the Chief Officer Team. You will provide visible, values-based leadership, turning strategic aims into operational outcomes while fostering innovation and continuous improvement.

The role requires governance expertise, collaboration with partners, and a commitment to public service excellence. Applicants should have completed the Executive Leadership Programme or the Strategic Command Course, with dates and panels

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Nottinghamshire Police is seeking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and inspirational Assistant Chief Constable to join our dedicated and ambitious Chief Officer Team.

Our vision is to deliver an outstanding policing service that cuts crime, keeps people safe, and builds confidence in policing across Nottinghamshire. We are committed to policing with legitimacy, fairness and compassion, ensuring that victims remain at the heart of everything we do and that our communities receive the highest standards of service.

We are looking for an exceptional leader who shares our ambition and is committed to delivering our Mission. As an Assistant Chief Constable, you will provide visible and values-based leadership, contributing to the strategic direction of the force and ensuring the effective delivery of operational and organisational priorities.

You will demonstrate a proven ability to lead complex portfolios, drive performance and improvement, and translate strategic vision into tangible outcomes for our communities. Working collaboratively with partners, stakeholders and colleagues across the policing landscape, you will champion innovation, organisational learning and continuous improvement to enhance service delivery and public confidence.

You will have a strong track record of operational leadership, effective governance and strategic decision-making, together with the ability to inspire and motivate others in a fast-paced and demanding environment. You will embody and promote Nottinghamshire Police's PROUD values, fostering an inclusive culture where diversity, wellbeing and professional standards are integral to success.

As a credible, authentic and resilient leader, you will support the Chief Constable in leading the organisation through future challenges and opportunities, ensuring that Nottinghamshire Police continues to deliver a professional, ethical and effective service to all the communities we serve.

This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding policing leader who is passionate about public service, committed to organisational excellence and ready to make a significant contribution at executive level.

Applications are invited from substantive Assistance Chief Constables and Chief Superintendents on promotion. All candidates must have completed the Executive Leadership Programme (Cohorts 1, 2 or 3). Or have completed the Strategic Command Course (including PNAC).

Applications open on Wednesday 2 nd September 2026 and the closing date for application submission is Wednesday 23 rd September 2026 at 2359 hours.

Shortlisting results will be communicated by Friday 25 th September 2026.

All candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a People Panel which will be held at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters on Monday 28 th September 2026.

Executive Interviews, including a pre-prepared presentation, will take place between Tuesday 29 th and Wednesday 30 th September 2026 at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters. Presentation topic will be provided following shortlisting.

Please note that applications and subsequent interviews will be based on the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) and Code of Ethics. Further information regarding the DCC profile can be found using the following link

The appointment will be subject to vetting and medical clearances.

Our Chief Constable is committed to running a fair and open process and welcomes external candidate to apply. A relocation package may be considered.

External candidates who wish to arrange an informal conversation with our Chief Constable, Steve Cooper or to arrange a visit to Nottinghamshire Police, 18 th September 2026.