Superintendent Promotion Opportunities

Lincolnshire Police is inviting applications from substantive Chief Inspectors seeking promotion, as well as current Superintendents considering a lateral move. These opportunities are open to both internal and external candidates, offering a unique chance to step into a leadership role at a time of significant challenge—and to play a key part in shaping the future of policing in Lincolnshire.

We are recruiting to rank rather than to specific roles, offering flexibility and the potential to serve in a variety of operational areas. While appointments will be confirmed following the selection process, we anticipate opportunities arising across Crime, Local Policing, and Specialist Operations.

Leading Through Challenge

We are open and honest about the reality we face: Lincolnshire Police is underfunded, and the financial pressures are significant. As highlighted by our Chief Constable, we are currently in the ‘Engage’ phase of enhanced monitoring following our latest HMICFRS inspection, and we are working hard to address a projected £19 million budget deficit by 2027/28.

We are operating in a demanding environment, with increasing pressures on resources and growing complexity in the services we deliver. But we face these challenges with clarity of direction, strong undefined, and a deep commitment to performance and support.

We are seeking resilient and driven leaders who can bring out the best in their teams—those who combine a relentless focus on performance with genuine care and support for their people—those who are ready to lead through uncertainty and inspire confidence in their teams and communities.

What We’re Looking For:

We want leaders who:

Provide genuine support to their teams while setting and maintaining high expectations.

Offer clarity of direction and inspire confidence through change and challenge.

Have a proven track record of delivering performance, leading change, and fostering a culture of inclusion and accountability.

Embody our values of Courage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service.

Why Lincolnshire?

Though small in size, Lincolnshire Police covers a vast and diverse rural and coastal area. We consistently deliver performance that exceeds expectations, thanks to our innovative mindset, resilient culture, and strong community focus.

You’ll be joining a force with a clear vision—to create an outstanding local police service, that is passionate about serving the public, caring for its people, and constantly improving how we protect our communities, working in partnership to secure a safe and resilient Lincolnshire.

What to Expect from the Process

The application process for Superintendent opportunities within Lincolnshire Police will open on Monday 2nd June 2025. The deadline for submitting completed applications is Sunday 29th June 2025.

The selection process will be held at the Lincolnshire Fire and Police Headquarters in Nettleham from Wednesday 30 July 2025.

To request an application pack, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at Resourcing@lincs.police.uk or by calling 01522 212327.

Successful candidates who are not immediately placed will be held in a promotion pool for 12 months, pending future vacancies. Throughout the process, you will need to consider what you can offer, how you will make a difference, your values, and your undefined approach, and how these align within the organisation.

If you’re ready to lead with purpose, support your people, and deliver results in a demanding but rewarding environment—we want to hear from you.