Recruiting a Chief Constable for Northamptonshire Police

We are looking for the right person to lead Northamptonshire Police into the future.

Our vision is for a safe county, where we deliver an outstanding policing service that puts the public first in support of stronger, safer, more sustainable communities.

Northamptonshire Police has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Now we need a Chief Constable to lead police officers and staff towards excellence, showing great values and the highest standards of integrity that earn the trust and confidence of the people we serve.

Are you the person to lead us?

You will be passionate about making a difference to the communities of Northamptonshire and share our ambition of making Northamptonshire Police the best service it can be.

The successful person will be working with Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Danielle Stone to deliver her ambitious public safety plan for Northamptonshire.

You will understand the importance of working effectively with partners and engaging stakeholders in the mission to fight crime and protect people. You will understand how to support your workforce to be their best, will improve performance and make sure the Force reaches its potential.

All this will be driven by your strong values of honesty and integrity: we want a leader who lives out the highest standards of professionalism and ethics, putting public service at the heart of everything they do, so that they can lead the work to rebuild trust and confidence in Northamptonshire Police.

The wellbeing of your staff will be important to you. You will create strong teams and empower them, fostering a healthy culture and encouraging diversity and inclusivity.

In return, you will lead dedicated people who care passionately about the needs of the public and our communities, and who work tirelessly to keep them safe.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jonny Bugg, Chief Executive by emailing jonny.bugg@northantspfcc.gov.uk

You can also click here to find out more and apply.

Starting Salary from £176,000 plus car and relocation allowance

Applications close on Sunday 8 December 2024

Interviews will take place on 9 and 10 January 2025