The Role
Surrey and Sussex Police are inviting strong applications for the challenging and rewarding role of Assistant Chief Constable to join a vibrant and energetic leadership team.
Surrey and Sussex Police are recognised nationally as two progressive forces, with an exceptionally strong partnership and passion for exceptional public service. With a long history, and strong track record of collaboration, Surrey and Sussex Police are working closely together on a whole range of key operational and support functions. We are looking for an ACC who can bring difference to the team, and someone who shares our joint ambition for more preventative and proactive policing.
We’re looking for leaders with a proven track record of operational delivery, combined with an open, inclusive and collaborative approach. If you thrive on engaging with communities, partner organisations, officers, staff and volunteers then you will enjoy being part of our team. You will be given responsibility to lead exciting change programmes to release the full potential of our people and our technology.
Both forces value leaders who will constructively challenge and work together for the good of the public in Surrey and Sussex. Operating with integrity, passion and commitment is important as well as demonstrating how you can bring difference and diversity of thinking to the team.
As a result of recent precept uplifts and government investment we are facing exciting opportunities for growth, in parallel with a continuing requirement to make efficiency savings. This is not an easy challenge, but if you’re ready to help lead this transformation, motivate and inspire those around you and bring a different perspective to our organisation, this could be the job for you.
Sussex and Surrey are beautiful counties to live in, with the benefits of open countryside, wonderful coastline, diverse culture and easy access to the capital city.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Giles York Gavin Stephens
Sussex Chief Constable Surrey Chief Constable
Contact Details
If you would like to arrange a visit or have an informal chat about the role please contact Staff Officer Detective Inspector Alick James in the first instance on 01483 639178.
Additional Information
Applications are sought from substantive Assistant Chief Constables / Commanders seeking a new opportunity and strategic command course qualified candidates.
The role will be based at Surrey Police Headquarters in Guildford, with frequent travel to Sussex Police Headquarters in Lewes and across the county and region. The Surrey Police Headquarters will be moving to Leatherhead in the coming years. The starting salary will be Chief Officer pay scale plus benefits including vehicle, healthcare and relocation allowance.
Please have an NPCC member complete the attached endorsement form before you attempt to submit your online application as you will be asked to upload this during the process.
Please also upload a copy of your senior PNAC report and your Strategic Command Course Report.
If you have recently completed a personality profile, please send this through to sarah.abberley@surrey.pnn.police.uk.
Please find attached a Candidate Pack to support your application.
Key dates:
Midnight 10th April 2020– Closing date
16th April 2020– Shortlisting
Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete an online personality assessment followed by a telephone interview with a representative of the College of Policing, in advance of their interview.
Shortlisted candidates will attend a People’s Panel on Monday 27th April and interviews will take place on Tuesday 28th and Wednesday 29th April.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to record a short video blog for submission by 24th April and the topic will be provided in advance.
Applications will only be accepted by clicking the 'Apply Now' button. CVs are not accepted as part of our recruitment process.
The application and selection process will be based on a combination of competency-related questions, the CVF and the Policing Principles/Code of Ethics.
Diversity Statement
We are only as good as our people. It's really important to us that our officers and staff can be themselves in the workplace and we believe that as an organisation we'll benefit from the variety of thinking, approach and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.
We have worked really hard to create a safe, open and inclusive culture. We have a range of staff networking groups to provide specific support and advice and we are proud to be members of Stonewall and Disability Confident, and to be aligned with the Armed Forces Covenant and the HeForShe movement.
We value the differences that people bring from all backgrounds and communities so, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status or religious beliefs, we would love to hear from you.
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