Assistant Chief Officer - People

Greater Manchester Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional police force is seeking an Assistant Chief Officer – People to join its Executive Leadership Team. This pivotal role involves shaping the future of the organization through leadership with integrity and a focus on public duty. Ideal candidates should have substantial leadership experience and a deep commitment to community safety. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have 10 years of residency in the UK. A diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority for the police force, which strongly encourages applications from qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• At least 10 years residency in the UK required.
• Must have a National Insurance Number.

Responsibilities

• Shape the future of GMP by leading with integrity.
• Implement high-quality standards and behaviour.
• Inspire, engage, and care for team members.

Skills

Leadership

Integrity

Values driven

Public duty

Resilience

Job description

Greater Manchester is the UK’s most forward‑thinking city region – a place where history and heritage have paved the way from industrial to industrious, transforming into the nation's fastest growing economy outside London. With productivity above the national average and more foreign investment than any other region beyond the capital, Greater Manchester is a powerhouse of opportunity.

The global stages of music, theatre, and television, Manchester has long been a cultural beacon. Its creative energy continues to inspire and attract talent from across the world.

Covering 500 square miles and home to 2.9 million people, including 121,000 students, Greater Manchester has grown seven per cent faster than other major UK cities over the past decade. With over 200 languages spoken in Manchester alone, it is one of Europe’s most diverse and globally connected regions.

Guided by a unique devolved system under elected Mayor Andy Burnham, Greater Manchester is investing in skills, housing, and sustainability. The vision is clear: a strong, long‑term economy where people can secure good jobs, live in quality homes, and thrive in a clean, green, safe, and healthy environment.

Greater Manchester is more than a place on the map, it’s a region of ambition, creativity, and resilience. Its where businesses grow, communities flourish and innovation shapes the future.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) is the largest police force in England and Wales outside London, safeguarding nearly 2.9 million people across ten policing districts and almost 500 square miles. Serving one of the UK’s most progressive and dynamic city regions, GMP is at the heart of a community renowned for its economic strength, cultural vibrancy, and global diversity.

Greater Manchester is a major economic, political, cultural, and sporting centre. Each year, the region hosts countless high profile events requiring world‑class policing responses. GMP’s role is not only to protect but to enable communities and businesses to thrive in a safe, secure environment.

GMP is recognised as one of the highest performing metropolitan police forces in the country, GMP is committed to working with partners to create safe places to live, work, and visit. With a strong Peel profile and preparations underway for the next inspection, GMP is driving the most significant reform programme in its history — determined to achieve an ambition to be recognised as the UK’s best performing Force.

Assistant Chief Officer – People

The Chief Constable is looking to appoint an Assistant Chief Officer – People to join the Executive Leadership Team. This is a pivotal role at a pivotal time. You will help shape the future of GMP by leading with integrity, vision, and a clear sense of public duty.

Leadership Qualities & Expectations

• Demand the highest professional levels of quality, standards and behaviour.
• Thrive in one of the most challenging and fast‑paced operating environments in UK policing.
• Inspire, engage, and care for those they lead.
• Are values driven, hardworking, and passionate about improving victim care and policing performance.

Application Instructions

To apply please submit one document (maximum 4 pages) that contains your CV and a covering letter that outlines how your skills meet the essential criteria set out in the Candidate Pack.

Important Eligibility Criteria

• You must be at least 18 years old.
• You will not be appointed until you are at least 18 years old.
• You must have at least 10 years residency in the UK to apply.

Additional Application Requirements

• National Insurance Number.
• Identification Detail e.g. passport.
• Address information.
• Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained.
• Tattoos – you will also be requested to provide photos and describe any tattoos you have.

Documents to be Submitted

• A passport‑style photograph.
• A copy of your photo card driving licence.
• A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only).
• A copy of your passport or birth certificate.
• Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only).
• Clear, colour photos of all tattoos.
• Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos.
• Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc.
• Deed poll certificate for any name changes.

Important Information Before You Commence Application

The application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes. Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part‑complete pages do not save.

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an equal opportunities’ employer, GMP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join GMP.

Candidates with a disability meeting all essential criteria will be progressed to the next stage of the recruitment process.

Policing values are enshrined in the Ethical Policing Principles (a copy of which is attached).

The portal to upload Tattoos should not be used to upload CVs or Expressions of Interest if you do this your application will not be included in the recruitment process.

Apprentices; you must be in the last 6 months of your apprenticeship to be eligible to apply for this role.

Contact Details

Senior Executive PA – Tara Jones

Email: [e-mail]

Interviews will take place on the 18th & 19th February 2026.