Chief Superintendent Process
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02/05/2024, 12:00
We are recruiting for suitably qualified Chief Superintendents or Superintendents who are eligible for promotion.
Although Northamptonshire is small in size; due to its location, road and rail networks, this is a county force that faces metropolitan issues on a daily basis.
The challenges the force faces make for excellent an opportunity for a leader aspiring for exposure across all elements of policing, whilst still having the capability to have real influence in decision making and service design and delivery.
Northamptonshire Police now has more officers than it ever has and we have just received a positive HMICFRS inspection report. However, areas to improve were highlighted, especially in relation to investigating crime. We have also recently experienced real challenges that have impacted public confidence in Northamptonshire. Trust and confidence needs to be rebuilt.
We need leaders who have the ability to lift their thinking from operational delivery to strategic vision and the ability to translate that strategic vision to tactical delivery.
You will be passionate about delivering a Police Service which our communities and public are proud of. You will have an aptitude to maximising the workforce skills and experience to match the changing operational demands. You will be understanding that the wellbeing of our workforce to enjoy the beauty of Northamptonshire as a place to live and work.
We are committed to equality and diversity and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Attached is an informative Force Management Statement and Peel Assessment.
TCC Balhatchet and TACC Tuckley will also be conducting a short MS Teams briefing on 18 April @ 13:00-14:00.
If you wish to attend the briefing and receive a Chief Superintendent pack, please email leadershipdevelopmentteam@northants.police.uk to receive MS Teams link.
The closing date for application to be returned is midday 02nd May 2024, interview dates 17, 20 and 21 May 2024 .
Why work for Us?
Northamptonshire Police has gained a reputation as a pioneering and innovative organisation, responsible for protecting and serving a large diverse, multi-cultural population.
We are responsible for ensuring community needs are met effectively so, if you are looking for a fresh challenge which offers a genuine opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives, variety, and the chance to broaden your experience, then the above organisation is the right one for you.
Equality, diversity, and inclusion
We are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.
We are working hard to increase diversity and inclusion within the organisations where communities are under-represented, including those from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, people of all ages, abilities, faiths, religions and gender, LGBTQ communities and those from other disadvantaged or marginalised backgrounds, who share our values and wish to make a difference to the communities we serve.
Northamptonshire Police is a Disability Confident Employer – We aim to achieve the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. If you meet the essential criteria for the role you can choose to share your disability if you would like to take part in our disability confident interview scheme.
All applications will be treated on merit, based on the evidence provided in your application and suitability for the role you have applied for.
Flexible working
All requests for flexible working patterns will be considered and will be dependent on the role.
Recruitment and Selection Policy
Internal applicants who are at risk of redundancy or in need of redeployment and pass the selection process, will be offered the role over the remaining internal and external applicants.
Internal applicants must have line manager support prior to proceeding with an application.
Please be aware that the Office of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner and Northamptonshire Police are separate employers. Although Police internal vacancies are open to OPFCC staff and vice versa, if you are successful, the change of employer will require a longer onboarding process and you will receive a new contract and payroll number. Service with either employer can be carried over as continuous service.
Police Barred and Advisory lists
Individuals placed on the Police Barred and Advisory lists will not be considered for employment by the Police or OPFCC for a minimum of 5 years from the date of listing in the case of gross misconduct, or 3 years from the date of listing in the case of poor performance.
Vetting and safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and operate safer recruitment processes, to ensure the organisations employees are proud to work for because they feel safe, valued and part of a happy and supportive work environment. All employees and volunteers therefore will be subject to background checks including vetting and references.
