Job advert Staffordshire Police – Deputy Chief Constable"A key leader in bringing Staffordshire Police back to outstanding".As Chief Constable the most important decision I will make is who I appoint as my Deputy Chief Constable.
That role is key in realising the Staffordshire Police vision of becoming an outstanding local police service that cares.I am looking for an individual with demonstrable strategic level command experience, a proven track record of delivery and an engaged leadership style, who leads with people and who has compassion not just for victims and public but for their staff.
I welcome conversations and ultimately applications from engaged leaders who are comfortable being visible and present with our staff, who support and challenge their workforce in an emotionally intelligent way, and who do detail but not other peoples' jobs for them.Day to day, my expectation is that my Deputy Chief Constable will be driving business, doing the detail of the organisation, whilst striking the careful balance of empowering staff and leaders to be innovative, creative and own the risk and quality-of-service realities in their area.
I need an individual who will challenge me, who will bring strengths that I don't have, be protective of the mature Executive Team dynamic that we have developed, and who can balance hard work and a relentless focus on delivery, with their own wellbeing and work life balanceMy commitment to you is that I will give you the clarity, space and support to do your job, to ensure that you strike a healthy work life balance and that you have the tools and resources available to achieve success.In Staffordshire, you'll find everything you need – a place to invest, work, learn and live.
Most of all, you'll find people who are warm, welcoming and ready to help.______________________________________________________________________________________________________Staffordshire Police is continually striving to deliver the best possible service for the county's residents, businesses and visitors.
It is a fast-paced organisation, adaptive to modern policing needs and open to continual improvement.
Everyone who works for the force has an important role to play in shaping the future of Staffordshire Police.
The force seeks people who will champion new ways of working, be collaborative and agile and represent in a fair and ethical manner those that Staffordshire Police serves.
Eligibility Criteria; Applicants must have successfully completed the Strategic Command Course or The Police Leadership Programme (PLP) - Stage 5 (Executive Leaders) .
Non United Kingdom applicants must have served in an approved overseas police force rank.
Applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.For more information about Staffordshire Police please click the below link: hat attracted you to apply for this role and why do you think you are the most suitable candidate to be the new Deputy Chief Constable at Staffordshire Police?
(Maximum words).Further details of the key tasks, responsibilities can be found within the role profile.Closing date: 31st January (09:00 hours) Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 24 February and/or week commencing 3 March In addition to your salary, you will have access to a range of benefits including:35 days annual leave per annum plus public holidaysRelocation Allowance – the force will adopt a flexible approach and remunerate 'reasonable re-location expenses', further details of which can be discussed with applicants for this role.Pension: The individual contribution is 13.78% and the Force contributes 35.3%.An annual Car Allowance is payable (currently £9, pa) or alternatively an electric car (ULEV) will be provided; the vehicle type etc to be agreed with the Chief ConstableStaffordshire Police is fully supportive of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and strives to employ a workforce that represents the community we serve.
As 'One Force' across Staffordshire, we know that Diversity and Inclusion help us improve our decision making, encourage creativity and embrace innovation so all our people can thrive.Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit.
We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups which include: Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodivergent and persons of the LGBTQ+ community.
We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted step-In support and advice sessions.
If you have the skills, experience and values, that here in Staffordshire Police we pride ourselves on, then we would welcome you to apply.Please note if you are successful at interview and commence pre-employment checks this will include vetting, please see what this involves and the process via the below link: