Assistant Chief Constable – Local Policing
The Chief Constable of Norfolk is inviting applications for the post of Assistant Chief Constable – Local Policing. This opportunity to join Norfolk’s Chief Officer Team is open to existing Assistant Chief Constables or Chief Superintendents and Superintendents seeking promotion.This position involves overseeing the delivery of Norfolk’s County Policing Command and Safeguarding and Investigations. We are looking for an outstanding police leader with a track record of delivering operational excellence. They must have the ability to inspire those they lead, be an outstanding team player, and be motivated to achieve the best possible outcomes for the residents of Norfolk.
Why Norfolk?
Norfolk Constabulary is a highly regarded police force, with a track record of delivering low crime, and excellent services for our communities. Our team is innovative, evidence based and forward thinking in our approach to policing. At Norfolk Constabulary, we are proud of our workforce and equally proud to police the beauty and variety that is the county of Norfolk.
Norfolk offers a truly unique blend of professional challenge and exceptional quality of life. Whether you prefer vibrant urban living or the peace of rural surroundings, Norfolk has something for everyone.
About You:
This opportunity to join Norfolk’s Chief Officer Team is open to existing Assistant Chief Constables upon level transfer or Chief Superintendents and Superintendents seeking promotion.
You are a forward‑thinking and collaborative senior leader who is passionate about delivering outstanding local policing and strengthening community confidence. You bring a proven ability to lead through change, make evidence‑based decisions, and inspire those around you to deliver the highest standards of service. Driven by a commitment to safeguarding, problem‑solving, and innovation, you role‑model ethical leadership and work in partnership to create safer, more resilient communities. You will bring the vision, integrity and energy needed to support Norfolk’s ambition to provide excellent policing for everyone who lives, works, and visits the county.
Eligibility
Individuals who previously qualified as eligible for a chief police officer appointment by virtue of successfully completing the senior police national assessment centre (senior PNAC) and the strategic command course (SCC) are eligible for substantive appointment.
Police officers who have successfully completed the executive leaders programme (ELP) as part of cohorts 1 and 2 will be eligible for substantive appointment. Police officers who have demonstrated the baseline standard on the ELP development centre and successfully completed the ELP from cohorts 3 onwards are also eligible for substantive appointment.
Officers who have not yet demonstrated the baseline standard on the ELP development centre and/or have not completed the ELP can be appointed temporarily. Any police officer who is appointed temporarily must commence the ELP within 12 months of temporary appointment or at the next available opportunity if not already on the programme.
A police officer who has been temporarily appointed to a chief police officer role who fails to achieve the required standard at the ELP development centre or the ELP at any point will be withdrawn from the programme. They must revert to their previous substantive rank as soon as practicable.
On successful completion of the programme, the officer can be substantively appointed with no further appointment process.