How to apply: Please email policeofficerrecruitment@gloucestershire.police.uk to request a recruitment pack.
Deadline for applications: 1600hrs on Thursday 24th September 2026
Applications should be submitted to: policeofficerrecruitment@gloucestershire.police.uk
The Chief Constable has overall responsibility for leading Gloucestershire Constabulary. They will be responsible for setting a direction and culture that builds public and organisational confidence and trust. They will oversee the delivery of a professional, effective and efficient policing service for today and the future.
The Chief Constable will be expected to embed genuine empowerment and accountability at all levels of the workforce. They will ensure that every member of the organisation is enabled to deliver the Commissioner’s Police and Crime Prevention Plan, understanding and responding to public needs and ensuring strong connections between the police and the communities they serve, reducing crime and supporting victims.
The Chief Constable is directly accountable for the operational delivery of policing services, and for the effective command and leadership of the policing response to crime, major incidents, and critical incidents. They are responsible for influencing the development of regional and national policing, standard setting, and may be accountable for national operations.
The Chief Constable will need to lead the organisation across all areas of responsibility, ensuring effective operational delivery while securing best value for public money through sound financial stewardship, workforce management, and organisational development. They will use evidence-based decision making, to deliver measurable benefits.
As a corporation sole, the Chief Constable is responsible for fulfilling all statutory and legal obligations of the Office of Chief Constable and complying with any schemes of governance or consent that exist, which determine force governance arrangements. Please refer to the Role Profile for further details regarding role purpose and key accountabilities.
The successful candidate will also be expected to deliver against the core components of the Gloucestershire Constabulary Strategic Plan 2026-2030 with its connection to the new Commissioner’s developing Police and Crime Prevention Plan 2025-2029.
