Applications are invited from substantive or acting Assistant Chief Constables or Substantive Chief Superintendent’s. You must have successfully completed the Strategic Command Course or/and the Executive Leadership Programme or be in the process of completing the Executive Leadership Programme, to be eligible to apply.
Greater Manchester is the UK’s most forward-thinking city region – a place where history and heritage have paved the way from industrial to industrious, transforming into the nation's fastest growing economy outside London. With productivity above the national average and more foreign investment than any other region beyond the capital, Greater Manchester is a powerhouse of opportunity.
The Chief Constable is looking to appoint Assistant Chief Constable(s) to join the Executive Leadership Team and expand the current portfolios. This is a pivotal role at a pivotal time. You will help shape the future of GMP by leading with integrity, vision, and a clear sense of public duty.
We need leaders who:
- Demand the highest standards of quality, behaviour, and professionalism.
- Thrive in one of the most challenging and fast paced operating environments in UK policing.
- Inspire, engage, and care for those they lead.
- Are determined, hardworking, and passionate about improving victim care and policing performance.
There has never been a better time to join GMP. With a well-established Chief Officer team, strong reform momentum, and a clear vision for excellence, this is your chance to make a lasting impact — ensuring GMP is recognised as a force that does the basics brilliantly, while setting the standard for modern policing.
Successful candidates will work relentlessly to inspire trust and confidence, provide visible and clear leadership and focus on the performance needed to lead a progressive GMP Force. We deliver the highest quality policing to the communities we serve. GMP has the most ambitious and far-reaching plan ever seen in policing and there is no better time to join what is developing to be a first-class executive team, influencing at local, regional, and national level.
About the role
The successful candidates will hold the highest levels of operational credibility and will:
- Be inspirational leaders with the ability to quickly take command of a range of diverse functions
- Have a sound and all-round operational footprint with evidence of exceptional operational delivery
- Have the ability to connect with officers, staff and key stakeholders at all levels in order to effectively deliver excellent and high-quality policing to the public of Greater Manchester
- Demonstrate substantial evidence of their ability to drive, improve and deliver performance outcomes at a strategic level
- Be innovative and creative in their approach with experience of delivering successful large-scale change
- Be truly committed and passionate about the service provided to the public and communities of Greater Manchester
- Create dynamic, empowered, and high performing teams to respond to pressurised demands
- Actively engage with senior leaders from collaborative partners and external agencies to maintain, strengthen and develop effective joint working
- Ensure that investment in, and support of, our people ensures that GMP remains an attractive place to work.
- Continue to deliver and support operational policing deliver
The competency and values framework (CVF) provides clear expectations for everyone working in policing. It describes the behaviours required by police officers and staff to be effective in their roles and uphold the Code of Ethics for policing.
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If you would like to discuss your application ahead of submitting contact anne-marie.haycock1@gmp.police.uk
Application process:
- The application process will go live on 19th March 2026.
- The advert will close on the 1st April 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
- Shortlisting of applications will take place on the 2nd April 2026.
- Between notification of successful candidates, provision at GMP will be made for familiarisation visits and also attendance to engage at stakeholder panel sessions.
- Presentation topic will be provided to candidates on the day.
- Interviews/presentations will be held at Force Headquarters week commencing 20th April 2026.
In your supporting statement, please provide details of your previous two postings, starting with the most recent. You will also be required to answer the below 6 questions with previous examples of your work commitment in the last 2 years. (Please ignore the word count stated on the supporting statement instructions and use the ones below).
Provide evidence to demonstrate how you have created or supported an organisational culture that values diversity and challenges intolerance. (Max 500 words).
Provide an example of a strategic issue where you have identified that organisational improvement was required and detail your rationale for solving the issue. (Max 500 words).
Provide an example of when you have built effective long-lasting partnerships and describe how you were able to negotiate new ways of providing services together. (Max 500 words).
Provide an example of when you have used your leadership skills to inspire and develop others to achieve improved outcomes. (Max 500 words).
Describe a situation when you were required to make and implement a difficult decision and what steps you took to do so. (Max 500 words).
What experience and interests do you bring to the changes that Greater Manchester Police are looking to implement and deliver. (Max 500 words).
