Superintendent to Chief Superintendent Level Transfer or Transfer on Promotion
Suffolk Constabulary have an exciting opportunity to work with a Chief Constable and Chief Officer team striving to be the best in everything they do, with a focus on providing the best possible service for their workforce and the communities they serve.The successful candidate will be an exceptional strategic leader, adept at leading complex and varied policing functions through modern policing challenges, embracing the need for reform and driving innovative solutions to enhance the confidence our communities have in policing. The Constabulary is specifically recruiting to the role of County Policing Commander.
About The Role
The role being specifically recruited to within this process is that of County Policing Commander.
In this role you will lead large areas of command within our force and partnerships, carrying responsibility for all activities in your area. Importantly, our chief superintendents lead the development of culture, climate and working processes across their areas of responsibility to ensure adherence to standards, and the promotion of accountability and continuous improvement.
About Us
At Suffolk Police, we are #proudtoserve. 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 candidates who are ambitious and possess a genuine desire to be part of an exciting and forward-thinking organisation. You focus on keeping people safe, driving change across the police service, inspiring partners, and playing a leading role in ensuring your local communities flourish and become safer and stronger, with improved opportunities and a better quality of life.
As a role model for the values of Suffolk Constabulary you will contribute to our continuing programme of transformation and demonstrate exemplary leadership in developing partnerships through the continuing journey.
What to Expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage in order:
Advert opens Monday 4th of August 2025
Familiarisation Day W/C 18th of August 2025 (TBC)
Closing date for applications to be received by the recruitment team Monday 8th of September 2025 (5pm)
Stakeholder Panel W/C 22nd of September 2025 (TBC)
Assessment / Interview Board W/C 6th of October 2025 (TBC)
Before You Apply
You should currently be, or have previously been, substantive in rank at Superintendent seeking promotion, or a substantive Chief Superintendent seeking level transfer or to re-join the police.
You will need two completed PDRs to submit with your application.v You should not currently be under a formal stage for UPP.
You should nor currently be under a formal investigation for conduct.v To secure an application pack, or to book a space on the Familiarisation day, please email recruitmentsuffolk@suffolk.police.uk
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact – Assistant Chief Constable Eamonn Bridger: Eamonn.Bridger@suffolk.police.uk