Police Headquarters, Chelmsford, Essex
Starting salary £120,489 rising to £135,756*
(Plus £3,000 South East allowance, Company Vehicle and Relocation Expenses in line with Annex V of Police Regulations 35)
Essex Police is continuing to drive down crime and enjoy record levels of public confidence. Our officers and police staff protect and serve a county which offers every possible challenge and opportunity for you to develop your career. With international air and sea borders, our proximity to the capital and a large rural community, the force is big enough to solve and prevent the most serious crimes, while retaining its sense of identity and a genuine police family culture.
At Essex Police, we are continually finding new and innovative ways to tackle crime and protect our communities and give the best possible service to victims and our public, led by a Chief Officer team who bring their experience from policing and other professions.
We’re a force that values everyone, that values professionalism and which is focused on delivering the best possible service.
Our main effort is clear: we tackle Violence, we support and safeguard Victims, we deal with Vulnerability, and we make sure we are Visible to everyone, making sure we never take public trust for granted.
We are looking for a leader who shares our vision to protect people, keep people safe and to do even more to prevent crime. We have excellent relationships with national and regional partners, who not only want us to succeed but who work with us to make Essex even safer.
The Opportunity
We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Chief Constable to join our innovative and creative Chief Officer team. If you have enthusiasm, energy and commitment, along with the relevant professional skills and experience as detailed below, we want to hear from you.
We are looking for an inspirational and innovative leader who has a proven track record in senior police leadership with an exceptional operational background and passion for people.
If successful, you will deliver outstanding performance as set out by the Essex Police Force Plan and our mission to help people, keep people safe and catch criminals. You will develop and implement strategies that will support victims of crime, reduce violence, enhance our visibility in all communities and protect the most vulnerable within our society.
You will demonstrate a true commitment to developing a diverse, empowered and enthusiastic workforce which meets the needs of policing both now and in the future, while ensuring a strong public service ethos and an absolute commitment to fairness, integrity, diligence and impartiality.
In return for your dedication, Essex Police will offer you a policing and organisational challenge that would satisfy the most aspiring police leaders to fulfil their ambitions. Where candidates may need to relocate to undertake this opportunity Essex Police will consider all expenses as set out in Annex V of Police Regulations 35. More information can be obtained by clicking the below link.
To be eligible to apply for this opportunity candidates must be:
• A substantive Assistant Chief Constable or Chief Superintendent.
• Must have completed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre (SPNAC) and the Strategic Command Course (SCC) or the Police Leadership Programme: Stage 5 (Executive Leaders).
• You are eligible if you are currently completing the Executive Leadership Programme, and we also welcome those applicants who have a confirmed place to start the next Executive Leadership Programme. Successful candidates offered a role with Essex Police, who have yet to complete the Executive Leadership Programme, will be offered a temporary appointment. This will become a substantive appointment, subject to performance and following successful completion of the Executive Leadership Programme.
Candidates must also complete the necessary management level vetting and security clearance checks required to attain the rank of Assistant Chief Constable before appointment.
In addition to the above criteria the successful candidate will be required to undertake the role of Force Gold Commander which includes undertaking Strategic Firearms Command (SFC) as part of the forces on call-arrangements. Any offer of appointment will be subject to the successful candidate holding/obtaining the required accreditation to perform these duties.
An online briefing event will be held for interested candidates on the afternoon of Friday 24th January 2025 therefore prompt registration of interest is essential.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midday on Sunday 9th February 2025. It is currently anticipated that the assessment process for this opportunity will be held during the week commencing 10th February 2025.
For more information on how to apply, please click the link below.
*Salary and allowances payable will be in line with relevant Regulations/determinations.