Assistant Chief Constable
South Yorkshire Police, Assistant Chief Constable
Salary: £120,489 – £135,756
South Yorkshire offers one of the most interesting, challenging and rewarding police leadership roles in the UK. Our force's strategic vision has a strong neighbourhood and preventative focus, where we protect vulnerable people as well as offer a robust response to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour.
South Yorkshire Police is looking for the highest calibre of ACC, or Chief Superintendent (who has completed or is completing the Executive Leadership Programme, Level 5 or prior to this, the Strategic Command Course) to play a key role in fulfilling the ambitions of the force through portfolios in crime, neighbourhood and response policing, and operational support. As a high performing and ambitious Force, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate the highest level of operational competence, excellent business acumen and a detailed grasp of performance development. Strategic Firearms Command and Public Order Gold experience is desirable.
The ACCs work will push the force forward in its performance improvement whilst nurturing neighbourhood policing and problem solving, which is at the centre of its operating model. The values of the force, fairness, integrity and trust must be at the fore of all decision making and demonstrated at every opportunity.
In return, the successful candidate will find a Force which is moving forward at pace, is rated as ‘outstanding’ by HMIC in many key areas but has the ambition and drive to deliver more. The Force can offer a broad and exciting range of professional challenges whilst harnessing the support, innovation and drive of a dedicated and diligent workforce.
If you feel like you can demonstrate the high standards required, please download our application pack for more details.
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The annual salary starts at £120,489, and a car is provided for duty use and private use, subject to conditions.
Relocation Package
Where a successful candidate is from outside the Force area, and relocation is required, a relocation package may be negotiable, at the discretion of the Chief Constable.
Familiarisation Event – 5th June 2025, 17:00 - 19:00
To ensure that all applicants have equal opportunity to access information about the role and the force, we are hosting an online ACC Familiarisation Event on the 5th June 2025. starting at 17:00.
In order to book a place on this event, please email promotions@southyorks.pnn.police.uk
Applications – Closing Date – Sunday 15th June 2025
To apply for this post please click the apply button below. As part of this process you will need to upload a CV and covering letter. In this please ensure you evidence how you meet the requirements for this role (max 1200 words). Applications must be received by midnight on Sunday 15thJune 2025.
Recruitment Process Key Dates
- ACC Familiarisation Event: 5th June 2025
- Closing Date: 15th June 2025
- Shortlisting: W/C 16th June 2025
- Assessment Centre – 30th June 2025
- Interviews 1st July 2025
Further information
South Yorkshire is a culturally rich and diverse area. As an inclusive employer, and to ensure that our service is fully representative of the communities we serve, we welcome applications from all under-represented groups. positiveaction@southyorkshire.police.uk