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Job Description
Grade: Assistant Chief Constable
Salary: £120,489 - £135,756 pa with annual pay awards (where awarded nationally)
Closing Date: 21st May 2025
West Midlands Police are seeking to appoint an Assistant Chief Constable into the Local Policing portfolio.
Here at West Midlands Police, we are looking for an Assistant Chief Constable who has the ability to lead our Local Policing Portfolio with substantial and credible Crime Investigation experience to enhance our investigative performance. Ideally, we also seek someone with experience in leading policing operations, which is a key part of our Force Executive responsibilities. Our force serves over 3 million people in a diverse environment, with around 37% from ethnic minority backgrounds and a high proportion of young people under 25. We pride ourselves on supporting our communities and celebrating our diversity.
Who we are looking for
We want an Assistant Chief Constable who shares our values, embodies our strategic vision, and is passionate about people and communities. You should have a collaborative leadership style, a desire to shape the future of the second largest force in England, and the ability to deliver strategic change, build trust, and maintain high performance.
To qualify, you must meet one of the following criteria:
* Successfully completed the Strategic Command Course prior to 2024.
* Completed the Police Leadership Programme (PLP): Stage 5 (Executive Leaders) as part of cohort one or two.
* Completed the national development centre and PLP – Stage 5 (Executive Leaders) programme as part of cohort three.
* Completed the national development centre and achieved the national standard for entry onto the PLP, with an expected completion within 12 months. Successful candidates will be appointed temporarily until the programme is complete.
Additional Information
* Provide contact details for 2 referees, including your current Chief Constable.
* Interviews from 22nd May will include a stakeholder panel and competency-based interview.
* Visit our website for more about West Midlands Police.
* For more about the Police and Crime Commissioner, Click Here.
* For role discussions, contact Staff Officer, Chief Inspector Imran Mirza at imran.mirza@westmidlands.police.uk.
* Queries about applications can be directed to Recruitment Manager, Chris Houghton, at 07387097400 or christopher.houghton@westmidlands.police.uk.
West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader and guarantees interviews for candidates declaring a disability who meet essential criteria.
Our Vision
Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through fairness and inclusion to serve our communities effectively.
About Us
Serving nearly 2.8 million people across a diverse region including Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, and more, we handle over 2,000 emergency calls daily and operate 24/7.
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