Salary £84,177 - £99,015
Recruitment Pack- Superintendent April 2026 Recruitment Pack.pdf
Applications are invited from substantive Superintendents or Chief Inspectors seeking promotion, for several key leadership roles within North Yorkshire Police.
We are seeking highly capable, strategically minded and operationally credible leaders with a demonstrable record of enhancing organisational performance and delivering exemplary services to the public. Candidates should possess broad experience at Superintendent or Chief Inspector level across a range of operational and organisational functions.
You will be an accomplished senior leader with a strong commitment to developing, motivating and inspiring teams, while promoting wellbeing, professionalism and the highest standards of conduct. You will demonstrate emotional intelligence, inclusive leadership and the ability to instil confidence, uphold professional values and act as a catalyst for meaningful organisational improvement.
As a Superintendent you will-
- Provide ethical, values‑based leadership, acting with professionalism, integrity and accountability to uphold the law, protect the public and promote exemplary standards across all areas of responsibility.
- Maintain strategic operational command, leading responses to major incidents and complex investigations, setting clear tactical direction, managing risk and ensuring effective, legally compliant outcomes.
- Build and influence strong partnerships with local, regional and national stakeholders to prevent crime, safeguard vulnerable people and improve community outcomes.
- Lead organisational change, contributing to the development of policy and strategy, driving continuous improvement and enhancing overall force performance.
- Lead, develop and motivate teams, fostering an inclusive and supportive working environment focused on wellbeing, professionalism and high performance, whilst supporting ongoing development and talent progression.
- Oversee resources and future demand, ensuring effective workforce planning, sound financial management and efficient allocation of resources to meet current and emerging priorities.
The full role profile can be found within the Recruitment Pack.
This is an exciting time for North Yorkshire Police, as we continue to build on strong foundations and deliver on our ambition to provide outstanding policing to the communities of York and North Yorkshire.
North Yorkshire Police is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive working environment. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or within your role, please declare this within your online application. A member of our team will contact you prior to your interview to ensure appropriate support is in place. We also have an inclusion team who are there to support applicants at all stages of the process and can be contacted at inclusionteam@northyorkshire.police.uk.
North Yorkshire Police is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. Safeguarding is a core part of our recruitment process, and we expect all applicants to share this commitment. All successful candidates will undergo a thorough recruitment process and must obtain satisfactory pre-employment clearances before commencing employment, including satisfactory Vetting or DBS checks, references and a medical assessment, including absence history. Adherence to our safeguarding policies and procedures is essential.
A relocation package may be available if an officer is moving into the force area, subject to negotiation and will be agreed upon appointment.
Throughout the entire process candidates will be assessed against the 2024 Competency and Values Framework (CVF) at Level 3: Senior manager/executive- College of Policing Competency and Values Framework.
While AI can support you with structure, spelling and grammar, your application must still reflect your own genuine skills, experience and achievements, as our selection process checks for authenticity. It’s acceptable to use AI to help with clarity, research, interview preparation and structuring your real life examples, provided the information is accurate; however, it must not be used to exaggerate your abilities or generate false or AI written responses.
Further information will be shared on our Familiarisation event via MS Teams on Wednesday 15 April 2026 15:30 - 16:30.
To register for this event, please use the relevant link below.
Internal Candidate Familiarisation Event Registration Link
External Candidate Familiarisation Event Registration Link
Closing date for applications: Friday 1 May 2026 09:00.
