Chief Superintendent Promotion 2024 - Lancashire Constabulary
Lancashire ConstabularyAbout the role
Lancashire Constabulary are looking to recruit numerous Chief Superintendents across both Detective and Uniformed portfolios. Applications are invited from substantive Superintendents for promotion to the rank of Chief Superintendent and substantive Chief Superintendents looking for a lateral move to Lancashire Constabulary.
We are looking for candidates who have substantial experience of leading teams to deliver an outstanding policing service to the public, along with high levels of operational credibility with the drive to lead the Constabulary’s responses to policing challenges.
Working to support the Chief Officer Team, the successful candidate must be a dynamic and effective leader who can demonstrate ability to connect with officers, staff, and stakeholders and drive continuously to improve their areas of business. They will have a track record of supporting and developing others and be committed to creating an inclusive working environment that enables the Constabulary to deliver the highest standards of policing in which our communities have trust and confidence.
The successful candidate will be part of the 'gold' rota with the Chief Officer Team, they will be expected to undertake the role of Strategic Firearms Commander and Public Order Gold Commander.
Application and Interview Process
As part of this process, Chief Constable Sacha Hatchett will be holding a Chief's Briefing on Thursday 7th November 2024 13:00pm - 14:00pm to outline the process to prospective candidates. The session will take place in the Connolly Room at Hutton Headquarters or candidates can attend remotely via Microsoft Teams. To book your place at this session or to receive a Teams link please email the Recruitment Team on Recruitment@lancashire.police.uk
All submitted applications will be shortlisted on Wednesday 20th November 2024. Those successful following the paper sift will be invited to undertake a Stakeholder Panel the week commencing Monday 9th December 2024, and an interview and briefing exercise at Hutton Headquarters on either Monday 16th or Tuesday 17th December 2024.
Candidates will be assessed against level 3 Competency Values Framework (CVF) throughout this process (application form, briefing, and interview).
Qualifications
Those applicants wishing to apply for the role of Detective Chief Superintendent must be PIP3 qualified or have completed the PIP3 course and be working towards qualification.
The successful candidate will be part of the 'gold' rota with the Chief Officer Team, they will be expected to undertake the role of Strategic Firearms Commander and Public Order Gold Commander.
Key dates
- Advert Close: Wednesday 13th November 2024 at 10am
- Chief's Brief: Thursday 7th November 2024 at Hutton Headquarters or via MS Teams (Internal and external candidates to attend)
- Shortlisting: Wednesday 20th November 2024
- Stakeholder Panel: W/C Monday 9th December 2024 at Hutton Headquarters
- Interview & Briefing: Monday 16th or Tuesday 17th December 2024 at Hutton Headquarters
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Chief Inspector Patrick Worden is available for an informal discussion about the roles and can be contacted on extension 01772 412218.
Please note, this post is subject to enhanced vetting.
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