Chief Officer (Misconduct Panel Chair) Kent Police Headquarters, Sutton Road

Kent Police; England; On-site; GBP 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional police force in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Misconduct Panel Chair to oversee misconduct procedures. This full-time role requires operational policing experience at the rank of Assistant Chief Constable or higher within the last two years. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in chairing panels, decision making, and will effectively assess evidence with a fair approach in line with police conduct regulations. This fixed-term contract offers a salary of £120,489 for a flexible working pattern.

Qualifications

• Must have held the rank of Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or higher within the last 2 years.
• Experience in chairing Police Misconduct hearings.
• Strong skills in navigating legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee misconduct proceedings under Police (Conduct) Regulations.
• Chair preliminary hearings addressing procedural issues.
• Collaborate with panel members to determine outcomes.

Skills

Experience in operational policing

Chairing misconduct panels

Managing complex discussions

Decision making

Communication skills

Education

College of Policing Police Gross Misconduct Panel Chair Training (desirable)

Job description

Location of Role : Maidstone Kent

Advert Closing Date : 10am Friday 17th October 2025

Salary : 120489.00

Part / Full Time : Full Time

Contract Type : Fixed Term

Working Pattern : Mon-Fri

Weekend / Evening Working : No

We are seeking a suitably qualified executive leader with recent operational policing experience to chair misconduct panels and help uphold the highest professional standards across our organisation.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact supporting a culture of fairness learning and accountability in line with the standards of professional behaviour and the Code of Ethics for Policing.

About the role

As Misconduct Panel Chair you will oversee misconduct proceedings under the Police (Conduct) Regulations. You will work alongside independent panel members and a Legally Qualified Person to assess evidence apply relevant legal frameworks and make fair and proportionate decisions.

You must have previously held the substantive rank of Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or higher and left this role within the last 2 years.

This appointment is initially assessed as a 12‑month fixed‑term contract for approximately 35 annualised could increase dependent upon organisational need. Specific working days will be agreed in advance but hours required will be determined by case requirements therefore flexibility will be required.

Hours / days of work will not be guaranteed and will be converted to days (or part days) worked each month and paid in arrears based on the proportionate day rate for hours claimed at the above salary rate.

Key responsibilities

• Review case papers under the Police (Conduct) Regulations and relevant employment law
• Analyse complex documents and evidence
• Chair preliminary hearings and address procedural or legal issues
• Work collaboratively with panel members to determine outcomes and sanctions
• Work with the Legally Qualified Person to produce clear thorough written decisions explaining the rationale behind outcomes.

What we are looking for

• Have experience as a substantive Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or above within the last 2 years including the overseeing and management of operational policing matters
• Have experience of chairing Police Misconduct hearings under Police Conduct Regulations
• Be skilled in chairing formal meetings and managing complex discussions
• Experienced in navigating and operating within legislative and regulatory frameworks ensuring adherence to all applicable legislation and guidance.
• Be confident at making difficult decisions with an objective and fair approach
• Have clear adaptable communication and effective interpersonal skills
• Have completed the College of Policing Police Gross Misconduct Panel Chair Training (desirable).

How to apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience to our team at : Covering letter to be a maximum of 2 pages (font Tahoma 11). Please do not apply to this role via our apply now button on our recruitment system as applications in this manner will not be accepted .

For an informal conversation about the role please contact

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This advert will close at 10am Friday 17th October 2025.

Additional information

• Vetting level : MV & SC required
• Applicants must have a minimum 5-year checkable UK history
• Interviews will take place on the 28th October 2025 for candidates who fulfil our shortlisting criteria
• You will find useful guidance on the misconduct process here :

Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020

Home Office Statutory Guidance

Police officer dismissals : Home Office review -

Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.

Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sexual orientation sex or employment status.

Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process or for further information regarding this position please email us at stating Application Support and Adjustments in the title of your email. Alternatively you can call us on . Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process working arrangements and / or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.

If youre not from the UK you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If youre from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesnt apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.

Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

Required Experience

Chief

Key Skills

Public Relations,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Law Enforcement,Tribal Law,Conflict Management,Emergency Management,Strategic Planning,Heavy Lifting,Budgeting,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1