To be eligible to apply, you must have successfully completed the Strategic Command Course and/or the Executive Leadership Programme, or be currently undertaking the Executive Leadership Programme.
About Greater Manchester
Greater Manchester is one of the UK’s most ambitious and forward-thinking city regions. With a proud industrial heritage and a bold vision for the future, it is now the fastest-growing economy outside London—driving innovation, attracting global investment, and setting the pace for modern public service delivery.
Policing here is complex, challenging, and high-profile—but also uniquely rewarding.
The Opportunity
The Chief Constable is seeking exceptional leaders to join the Executive Leadership Team as Assistant Chief Constable(s), expanding and shaping a dynamic portfolio of responsibilities.
This is a pivotal leadership role at a defining moment for GMP. You will play a critical part in driving forward reform, delivering sustained performance improvement, and shaping a modern police service that consistently delivers for its communities.
What We’re Looking For
We are seeking inspiring, values-driven leaders who:
Set and uphold the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and performance
Thrive in a fast-paced, complex and high-demand policing environment
Lead with authenticity, compassion, and accountability, placing people at the heart of everything they do
Demonstrate relentless drive and resilience, with a passion for improving victim care and operational outcomes
Build trust and confidence through visible, credible and impactful leadership
Why Join GMP?
There has never been a more exciting time to join Greater Manchester Police.
With a strong and established Chief Officer team, significant reform momentum, and a clear strategic vision, GMP is on a journey to become an outstanding police service—one that gets the basics right every time while leading the way in modern policing.
You will be part of an ambitious organisation with a far-reaching transformation programme, offering the opportunity to:
Influence policing at local, regional, national and international levels
Shape a first-class executive undefined team
Deliver tangible and lasting impact for the communities of Greater Manchester
The Impact You will make
Successful candidates will:
Provide clear, visible and inspiring undefined across the organisation
Drive performance, accountability, and continuous improvement
Strengthen trust and confidence within communities and across the workforce
Contribute to building a police service that is respected, responsive, and relentlessly focused on delivering high-quality policing
About the Role
The successful candidates will demonstrate the highest levels of operational credibility and strategic undefined. They will:
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 delivery.
