Do you have experience of translating strategy into action, using performance insight to drive improvement, and supporting change in complex environments? Are you able to build strong relationships, influence effectively and provide professional challenge?
An opportunity has arisen for a confident and resilient Improvement Consultant to join our Strategic Planning & Change Department. This role sits at the centre of organisational improvement, supporting both operational policing and corporate enabling functions.
You will provide improvement consultancy on complex initiatives, using a range of improvement and change tools such as Lean Six Sigma to support delivery of the organisation’s strategic outcomes. Working closely with senior leaders and business leads, you will help shape and deliver improvement activity aligned to the Police and Crime Plan, PEEL inspection framework and other key local and national requirements. You will also support performance reporting, contribute to the development of future operating models, and act as a catalyst for new ways of working.
You will join a small, skilled and supportive team of Improvement Consultants who work collaboratively across the organisation to deliver demonstrable and sustainable improvement as part of our journey towards being an outstanding police service.
Key responsibilities include:
- Advising senior leaders on strategy, planning, performance, improvement and change.
- Leading and supporting complex improvement initiatives at corporate and directorate level.
- Managing stakeholders across the organisation to support delivery of improvement and efficiencies.
- Supporting leaders to embed effective improvement, planning and performance practices.
- Scanning the external environment to inform strategic thinking, scenario planning and change.
Skills, experience and qualifications required:
- Qualified to at least degree level with a management/ business focussed or relevant professional qualification or have relevant experience.
- Proven experience in the field of strategic organisational development and change within a complex organisation.
- Experience of applying consultancy skills, tools and techniques and developing corporate and departmental strategic plans.
- Ability to lead and influence a team whilst maintaining the trust and confidence of senior leaders.
- Skilled communicator with the ability to build relationships with colleagues both verbally and in writing.
- Hold a Full UK driving licence or ability to travel across the force area using alternative transport.
Why Join Us?
- Influence strategy and improvement at the highest levels of the organisation.
- Work on high‑impact improvement initiatives that shape the future of policing.
- Collaborate with senior leaders and diverse professional teams.
- Be part of a values‑driven organisation committed to continuous improvement.
If you are an experienced improvement professional who thrives in complex environments and wants to make a meaningful impact, we would be delighted to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
A package of financial, lifestyle and health benefits to support whatever stage of life you're in, including:
- Continuous professional development
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance scheme offering help through counselling services, legal advice, fitness advice, personal coaching and health assessment
- Staff discount scheme for savings on shopping, days out, sporting events, holidays
- In our Headquarters in Portishead, you’ll have access to a 24 hour gym, on-site Costa Coffee shop and beautiful grounds.
Additional Information:
This is a blended working role, therefore you will have the opportunity to work from home and also at Police Headquarters, Portishead.
Shortlisting will take place week commencing 11th May 2026. Applicants successful at shortlisting will be invited to attend an in person interview week commencing 18th May 2026.
To be eligible to apply for this role you must have a 3 year ‘checkable history’ in the UK – ideally this means that you would have been resident in the UK for the last 3 years.
For further information about this role, please contact Jodie Luckwell via email: Jodie.luckwell@avonandsomerset.police.uk.
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