Chief Superintendent Promotion Process 2025
We are keen to promote talented Superintendents from varied backgrounds to the rank of Chief Superintendent, bringing breadth of experience and strengthening our capacity to serve the public and tackle future challenges.
Please note that applicants will be measured across the competencies and values set out in the Competency Value Framework throughout the promotion process.
Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
It is a requirement of the rank that you are applying for that, in addition to your role, you undertake operational command responsibilities in line with our organisational requirements. Such command roles will include Strategic Firearms Command, Gold POPS Command and Multi Agency Gold Incident Command which includes 24/7 on-call duties and ongoing professional accreditation requirements. To undertake your command duties, it will be necessary for you to complete external residential courses, which will be discussed with you and arranged following your appointment. Any responsibility you are given will be subject of an IPR objective.
Before beginning your application via the eRecruitment system, please ensure you have read all guidance associated with this process.
The Process
- To apply for this vacancy, applicants should click the ‘Apply Now’ button on the advert and follow the instructions on screen
- Completed applications must be received by 12:00 noon on Thursday 11th December. Late applications will not be accepted.
- Please ensure that the line manager approval form is also sent to #PolicePromotions before the closing date.
- Applications will be considered by a shortlisting panel to determine who will proceed to assessment. The date of shortlisting results will be communicated shortly.
- Those who successfully pass the shortlisting will be required to undertake an interview and assessment. The dates of these will be communicated shortly.
- An appropriate level of feedback will be provided at each stage of the process.
General Information
All officers applying for this promotion board must be available between the 9th and 20th March 2026 for the SFC course at College of Policing Ryton.
In all cases the Chief Constable reserves the right to appoint an individual to any police officer post considering welfare issues, succession planning, redeployments and development needs.
Successful applicants working flexible or part-time hours may have to re-negotiate their flexible working agreement with their new manager in accordance with Police Regulations and Force Policy.
Every effort should also be made to reduce TOIL accrued in excess of 50 hours before commencing new role.
Avon and Somerset Police are committed to equality and diversity and particularly welcome applications from people from minority and underrepresented groups. All applications will be treated on merit.
If you are from an underrepresented group and would like support with the process, please email OutreachTeam@avonandsomerset.police.uk
Please indicate on your application form if you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the promotion process.
Contact PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk prior to the closing date if you require any assistance with your application form e.g. larger format.
If you have any queries regarding the process, contact PolicePromotions@avonandsomerset.police.uk.