Overview
Join to apply for the Superintendent Promotion Process 2025 role at Avon and Somerset Police.
Introduction: We are keen to promote talented Chief Inspectors from diverse backgrounds to the rank of Superintendent, to deliver our service to the public, to lead our people and to meet the challenges we face.
Job Description: Introduction: We are keen to promote talented Chief Inspectors from diverse backgrounds to the rank of Superintendent, to deliver our service to the public, to lead our people and to meet the challenges we face.
Please note that applicants will be measured across the competencies and values set out in the Competency Value Framework (2025) throughout the promotion process.
Before beginning your application via the eRecruitment system, please ensure you have read all guidance associated with this process (copies of which are attached to the advert); Candidate Guidance Notes & Competency and Values Framework for Policing (CVF).
Please ensure that the Line Manager Suitability form (attached) is completed and returned to PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk at the earliest opportunity. This is a mandatory part of the application process.
Please be aware that you may be posted to a 24/7 post. If there are any particular significant reasons why this may cause problems for you, such as requirements for a flexible working pattern and/or welfare considerations please advise #police promotions.
It is expected that officers once posted will remain in their new posts for at least 12 months (2 years for Neighbourhood and Custody roles) from the date of appointment and, in some exceptional cases where there is a greater payback/operational need, this period may be longer.
Please be advised that during the application process, Oleeo will ask applicants to upload various documents and also pictures of Tattoos. This is not mandatory for the promotion process and therefore you do not need to upload these documents. There may be mandatory fields, but these will have an asterisk next to them and will need to be completed.
We anticipate 3 vacancies in the coming 12 months.
The Process
* To apply for this vacancy, applicants should click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the advert and follow the instructions on screen. You will be required to submit one example evidencing each of the six CVF’s. The evidence should not exceed 500 words per criteria, anything over the word count will not be considered.
* Completed applications must be received by 1200hrs on Monday 15th September. Late applications will not be accepted.
* Applications will be shortlisted to determine who will proceed to assessment, applicants will be advised of the outcome on Wednesday 24th September.
* Interviews will be held between Monday 29th September and Wednesday 1st October at Portishead Headquarters.
* Interview results will be published on Tuesday 7th October.
* An appropriate level of feedback will be provided at each stage of the process, taking into account the volume of applications.
General Information
In all cases the Chief Constable reserves the right to appoint an individual to any police officer post taking into account welfare issues, succession planning, redeployments and development needs.
Successful applicants working flexible or part-time hours may have to re-negotiate their flexible working agreement with their new manager in accordance with Police Regulations and Force Policy.
Every effort should also be made to reduce TOIL accrued in excess of 50 hours before commencing new role.
Support for the application process on a 1-2-1 basis with the talent lead is available to all who are wishing to apply and should contact the promotions team to organise a session.
Avon and Somerset Police are committed to equality and diversity and particularly welcome applications from people from minority and underrepresented groups. All applications will be treated on merit.
If you are from an underrepresented group and would like support with the process, please email @avonandsomerset.police.uk. Please indicate on your application form if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the promotion process. Contact prior to the closing date if you require any assistance with your application form e.g. larger format. If you have any queries regarding the process, contact PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk.
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