Superintendent to Chief Superintendent (On Level Transfer or Transfer on Promotion Suffolk)
CHIEF SUPERINTENDENTSuffolk 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 communities.
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.
About The Role
One of our Chief Superintendents is retiring so we are looking for the next leader to step up or across to complement our brilliant team.
Please note, we are recruiting to the rank of Chief Supt, not to a specific role. We have three Chief Supt posts in our county all of whom are expected to be able to balance operational command management, performance delivery, and various portfolio responsibilities with cultural competence.
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, sharing our values is important in ensuring we find, develop 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 service, inspiring partners, and playing a leading role in ensuring your local communities flourish.
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 and people.
You will be expected as a Chief Supt to gain and maintain qualifications to contribute to force levels rotas and responsibilities including but not limited to, SFC and POPS. Experience in this space would be desirable.
Application Assessment
Application forms will require evidence against the College of Policing Competency and Values Framework, 2024 -Level 3 and examples should be taken from recent PDRs.
What to Expect
Our recruitment process is fair, transparent, and based on merit. Here is a brief overview of each stage in order:
Key Dates
Applications Open
Mon 26th Jan
Familiarisation session (virtual)
Thurs 12th Feb
Applications Close
Mon 16th Feb @ 12noon
Shortlisting
Mon 23rd to Fri 27th Feb
Stakeholder Panel
Mon 16th March
Assessment / Interview Board - DCC Dan Vajzovic, ACC Alice Scott, Helen Molloy - Director of People
Tues 24th March
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Christine Morris (PA to ACC Alice Scott) Christine.morris@suffolk.police.uk
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 should not currently be under a formal stage for UPP.
- You should not currently be under a formal investigation for conduct.
How to Apply
To request an application pack and to book a place on the Familiarisation session, please email 16
Important Information
Fully completed forms should be returned to the above email address by Monday 16th February @ 12noon.
Any forms received after this time will not be progressed unless there are exceptional circumstances. Any exceptional circumstances must be confirmed in an email at the time of submitting your form and any decision in relation to you entering the process will be made by a senior ranking officer.
The Recruitment Team will email an acknowledgement of your application form within 3 working days of the closing date at the latest. If you have not received an email clearly confirming receipt of your form within this time or you have any other queries regarding the process you should contact the Recruitment Team via email: SNROfficerPromotions@suffolk.police.uk
Role profile
Chief Superintendent - generic - Jan 14.pdf – 52KB Opens in a new window We are looking for people who share our values of caring, inclusive, courageous and learning.
Click the links to find out more about our inclusive culture in Norfolk and Suffolk.
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.
Why work for Norfolk and Suffolk Police?
Norfolk and Suffolk Police have gained a reputation as pioneering and innovative forces, responsible for policing a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
If you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety and the chance to broaden your experience, then Norfolk or Suffolk is the force for you.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
Norfolk and Suffolk Police are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our constabularies are committed to providing support for our under-represented and marginalised communities, including but not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities, disabilities, neurodiversity, gender and LGBT+ communities.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the police for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
Norfolk and Suffolk constabularies are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to undefined this commitment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
Eligibility Criteria
All Applicants must reside in the UK and have continuous residency for the past three years, rising to five years for certain roles. (The only exceptions are being stationed abroad through the Armed Forces or having taken extended holiday / travelled for a period of less than 12 months, where your UK residency has been maintained) Please refer to the job description for the residency requirements for this role.
This post is open to
- British Citizens
- Members of a European Economic Area (EEA) state who hold settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
- Commonwealth citizens or foreign nationals (who are not British citizens or European Economic Area (EEA) state members) who have leave to enter or remain in the United Kingdom for an indefinite period that is free from restrictions.