Northumbria Police
Assistant Chief Constable
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The annual salary for this post is £129,570 to £145,986
About the Role
Chief Constable Vanessa Jardine is looking to appoint an Assistant Chief Constable and is seeking a progressive, innovative leader with the passion and capability to bring new ideas to Northumbria Police.
As Assistant Chief Constable you will play a pivotal role in helping Northumbria Police grow and build on public and organisational confidence whilst developing and nurturing future talent to support change and transformation to deliver an effective policing service.
We are looking for someone who can lead by example. Your ability to engage and inspire the workforce will be central to delivering a culture that promotes inclusion, wellbeing and high performance.
Behind our high performing culture are our high performing people. We know by creating a supportive and inclusive culture that values positive wellbeing, we will make Northumbria Police a truly great place to work, where people want to perform and be their best.
This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a driven and ambitious executive team, delivering a positive leadership culture and striving for sustained improvement within a supportive environment.
Why Choose Northumbria?
With two culture-packed cities, award-winning coastlines and vast unspoilt countryside on the doorstep, Northumbria offers an amazing place to live and work.
Our teams are loyal and enthusiastic, driven to provide an outstanding service to the communities of Northumbria Police. It is for this reason we put our people first.
We continue to invest in infrastructure that will transform our processes – from people systems to a new, force-wide communications, information and intelligence platform.
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At Northumbria we are proud to say we have previously been named as a top performing force for victim satisfaction and community confidence.
Who Are You?
You will have a demonstrable track record of successfully working at an executive level, ensuring effective and supportive leadership for officers, staff and volunteers.
You’ll already be operating as a highly effective leader, equipped with the strategic and political acumen to contribute to our future development.
- You’re experienced in leading business change with a sophisticated level of critical thinking, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.
- You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to quickly establish credibility with staff, partners, and our communities.
- You have the skills and behaviours to foster a culture where our workforce feels valued, listened to and empowered.
- You will be adept in handling the media, with the necessary depth and breadth of operational experience.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for this role, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Substantive Assistant Chief Constable
- Chief Superintendent/Superintendent who has passed PNAC and Senior Command Course
- Chief Superintendent/Superintendent who is confirmed to attend ELP in 2026 or 2027. Any appointment before successful completion of ELP will be temporary and confirmed as substantive only once the programme has been successfully completed.
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Application Process and Timeline
Candidates are encouraged to have an informal discussion regarding this role with the Head of Resourcing and Talent Amanda Amos by contacting amanda.amos@northumbria.police.uk or 07770738838
There will be opportunities to visit the force and engage with key stakeholders. Candidates should contact our Resourcing Partner at Larna.Fraser@northumbria.police.uk or on 07719416308.
Successful candidates will be invited to participate in the following selection process:
- Stakeholder Panel – Comprising external stakeholders. Candidates should note that this panel will not be scored; feedback will be provided to the appointment panel as we value the perspectives of our partners and communities. There will also be an opportunity for internal engagement with members of our force.
- Presentation and Interview – This will comprise an assessed presentation and interview with the appointment panel.
Advert Closing Date: 8th November 2026
Shortlisting: WC 9th November 2026
Familiarisation Events: Will run through application window and be tailored to meet your needs
Stakeholder Event and Internal Engagement: 3rd December 2026
Presentation and Interview: 4th December 2026
Equal Opportunities
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
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