Chief Inspector Vacancies November 2025

Gwent Police are pleased to announce we are currently recruiting applications from:

Current serving Chief Inspector wishing to undertake new opportunities at the same rank

Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force? Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership? Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services? Can you protect and reassure our communities?

Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join Gwent police and work closely with Chief Officers in improving performance and service delivery. You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.

HOW TO APPLY

All applications must be submitted via OLEEO.  No late applications will be accepted

You are required to evidence three of the competencies within the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) at Level 2 (500 maximum words per competency).  The competency areas required are as follows: 

We Collaborate 
We are emotionally aware   
We critically analyse

In addition to your OLEEO application, please download the attached form 'Policing Posting History', and submit a completed copy of this to centralrecruitment@gwent.police.uk for the attention of Sian.

Diversity and Welsh language

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.