Deputy Chief Constable
The Chief Constable of Suffolk Constabulary is inviting applications for the post of Deputy Chief Constable.Why Suffolk?
Suffolk Constabulary is a highly regarded police force that has consistently received good and outstanding inspection reports. Our team is innovative, evidence based and forward thinking in our approach to policing. At Suffolk Constabulary, we are proud of our workforce and equally proud to police the beauty and variety that is the county of Suffolk. We believe that policing is not purely about enforcement, but that as a senior leader your communication skills, compassion, and ability to build relationships are vital.
Our values of Courage; Compassion; Community and Professionalism are built into everything we do at Suffolk Constabulary. Our workforce culture is important to us, and sharing our values is important in ensuring we find and retain the best people. This will ensure the constabulary continues to focus on being an ever more efficient and resilient organisation, one that is equipped to deal with future challenges, deliver innovative solutions tailored to the circumstances of the county’s diverse communities and is transformational in its approach to promoting public confidence and trust in the services it provides.
About You
We are looking for an enthusiastic and experienced senior officer with exceptional leadership skills and a proven track record of positively leading and managing operational policing and change. You will be a leading advocate for the organisation’s culture, upholding standards and role modelling behaviours in line with the Code of Ethics to ensure an inclusive working environment for our officers and staff.
The successful applicant will join a high-performing Chief Officer Team that is focused upon working collaboratively and in partnership with local communities, neighbouring forces, and partner organisations. The post will be pivotal to further developing the outstanding policing services provided to the people of Suffolk, adapting these to meet changing patterns of demand, ways of working and available resources. The Deputy Chief Constable portfolio includes the People Directorate, Performance, Professional Standards, Equality and Diversity and Corporate Communications.
This opportunity to join Suffolk’s Chief Officer Team is open to existing Deputy Chief Constables and/or Substantive Assistant Chief Constables seeking promotion. Candidates will need to have passed the Executive Leadership Programme (ELP) or equivalent strategic command course. The Authorisation Officer Course (A7) is not a pre-requisite for this position, this can be delivered and completed after appointment.