Superintendent and Chief Superintendent Opportunities – Transfer and Promotion to Northumbria Police 2026
Salaries:
· Superintendent: £80,784 - £95,025
· Chief Superintendent: £99,612 - £111,117
The role:
Applications are invited from substantive Superintendents and Chief Superintendents or those wishing to apply on promotion at these ranks.
We are looking for leaders who are passionate about serving the communities of Northumbria and have the drive and enthusiasm to deliver high levels of performance. You will play a key role in delivering our vision to be outstanding in the service we provide.
As a Force we are recognised for our high standards, and we are determined to be outstanding in everything we do.
As a senior leader here at Northumbria you will drive our force objectives to help us make Northumbria outstanding:
- Focus on prevention
- Be there when the public needs us
- Deliver an outstanding service.
Behind our high performing culture are our high performing people. We know by creating a supportive and inclusive culture that values positive wellbeing, we will make Northumbria Police a truly great place to work, where people want to perform reach their full potential.
We are looking for someone that can lead by example. Your ability to engage and inspire the workforce will be key to the delivery of our force strategy and strategic priorities.
We are committed to tackling disparity in policing, which is reflected in our diversity and inclusion strategy. We strive towards a force that is representative of the communities we serve.
This is a unique opportunity to work within a driven and ambitious organisation that delivers through a positive leadership culture whilst we strive for sustained improvement.
We are proud of who we are and what we do.
Why choose Northumbria?
With two culture packed cities, award-winning coastlines and vast un-spoilt countryside on the doorstep, Northumbria offers an amazing place to live and work.
Our teams are loyal and enthusiastic, driven to provide an outstanding service to the communities of Northumbria Police. It is for this reason we put our people first.
We continue to invest in infrastructure that will transform our processes – from people systems to a new, force-wide communications, information, and intelligence platform.
At Northumbria we are proud to say we have previously been named as a top performing force for victim satisfaction and community confidence.
You will have a demonstrable track record of successfully working at a senior level, ensuring effective and supportive leadership for officers’ staff and volunteers.
Who are you?
You will already be a senior leader at substantive Superintendent or Chief Superintendent rank, or looking to take the next step in your career; seeking promotion to the rank of Superintendent or Chief Superintendent.
You will be a strong leader with a wealth of experience, valuing people and their wellbeing particularly during times of change and innovation.
You will be able to lead change with a level of critical thinking, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.
You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to quickly establish credibility with staff, partners, and our communities.
You will have the skills and behaviours to foster a culture where our workforce feels valued, listened to, and empowered. With a proven ability to develop and lead high performing teams and operational functions across all aspects of policing.
The Process:
For promotion or transfer, please apply using the apply using the button below.
Should you be interested in promotion, our promotion process is detailed below:
· Application form
· Portfolio Application Window,
· Portfolio Application Review Panel
· End Point Assessment (March 2026)
For lateral transfer at your current rank the recruitment process will be:
· Application form
· Interview
What’s next?
You can start your journey with Northumbria Police by clicking apply below and completing an application form, but we would also love to hear from you directly:
If you are interested in finding out more about our promotion process please contact our promotions team at: promotionsmailbox@northumbria.police.uk
If you have question about applying to transfer at your current rank or would like to find out more around familiarisation with the force, please contact: careers@northumbria.police.uk
Whether you are looking to relocate with your family, partner or moving to develop your career, we have something to offer everyone. We are a flexible organisation and will work with you to ensure a smooth transition from your current force and home location. If you want to find out anything further about the area, we would be more than happy to share our local insight.
Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability, or age.