Chief Superintendent Promotion Process (2026)
Vacancy: Chief Superintendent Promotion Process
Location: Merseyside
Salary: £103, 797 - £115,785
Applications are invited from suitable individuals who are passionate about serving the communities of Merseyside. Eligibility for application would include substantive Superintendents/Detective Superintendents, looking for promotion to Chief Superintendent/Detective Chief Superintendent, or substantive Chief Superintendents/Detective Chief Superintendents looking for transfer.
You must have the drive and enthusiasm to deliver high levels of performance as you will play a key role in delivering within the new Force Operating Model.
As a senior leader here, you will drive our force to reach outstanding levels in:
Community First
Compassion for Victims
Care for Colleagues
Contempt for Criminality
You will lead by example and your ability to engage and inspire the workforce will be key to support the delivery of our Force Strategy and strategic priorities.
Merseyside Police is committed to equal opportunities and the Chief Constable welcomes applications for this role from all sections of the community.
Key dates
Advert Live: Friday 2nd January 2026
Familiarisation Day: Wednesday 14th January 20206 at Merseyside Police HQ
Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Friday 16th January 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 19th and Tuesday 20th January 2026
Presentation & Interviews: Thursday 29th and Friday 30th January 2026 at Merseyside Police HQ
To download the application form (internal candidates or external candidates) and the manual of guidance, please click on the relevant links below:-
Internal candidate application form – click here
External candidate application form – click here
Manual of Guidance for all candidates – click here
Competency and Values Framework (CVF) - Competency and values framework (CVF) | College of Policing
For further information regarding the application process please contact: HR.Promotion.Process@merseyside.police.uk