Salary: £240,215 (with benefits including relocation allowance and access to car scheme)

Location: Police HQ, Lloyd House, Birmingham City Centre

Police and Crime Commissioner for the West Midlands, Simon Foster, is seeking to appoint a new Chief Constable for the West Midlands to deliver his Police and Crime Plan. The role of Chief Constable for West Midlands Police is one of the most complex and exciting jobs in UK policing. This vacancy provides an exceptional opportunity for a chief officer or equivalent, who has the relevant skills, knowledge and experience that are required for the role.

The West Midlands is a diverse and vibrant part of the country. The Police and Crime Commissioner is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a good understanding of and a personal commitment to the importance of community, equality, diversity and human rights.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Friday 24th July 2026.

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a familiarisation day with West Midlands Police Force Executive Team on Thursday 3rd September. Interviews will take place on 9th and 10th September 2026.

For more information about the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner visit: www.westmidlands-pcc.gov.uk/.

For an informal confidential conversation about this post, please contact Jonathan Jardine at jonathan.jardine@westmidlands.police.uk

Please note we do not accept CV’s. To download an application form and information pack please visit the link below.

Please return the completed application form and equal opportunities monitoring form to Tayla Montgomery at tayla.montgomery@westmidlands.police.uk