Assistant chief constable (ACC) (crime)
Kent Police – (based at Police Headquarters, Northfleet)
Starting salary £107,502 rising to £121,122 (plus car/allowance)
Chief Constable Tim Smith is seeking to recruit an exceptional assistant chief constable to take the processional lead for the force’s crime portfolio. The successful candidate will join the force’s Chief Officer Group and will provide professional leadership for crime, victim justice and protecting vulnerable people across the county.
Kent Police has consistently achieved national recognition through independent inspections. The force has been assessed by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary, Fire and Rescue Service as outstanding at recording crime and good at preventing crime and tackling anti-social behaviour, treating people fairly and with respect and building and supporting its workforce. The force promotes an ethical, inclusive culture, and was found to be good at achieving savings and improving productivity. Whether bringing justice to victims, stopping sophisticated organised crime gangs or protecting the vulnerable from exploitation – the force has an innovative ‘can do’ culture to provide a first-class service to its communities.
Whilst the force is fiercely proud of its successes and the service delivered to the public, there are areas that require some improvement. The successful candidate for this opportunity will evidence how they will support the chief officer team in delivering those improvements for the people of Kent.
This influential and strategic leadership role plays a key part in the corporate management and direction of Kent Police and helps drive performance. The successful candidate will have responsibility for our Protecting Vulnerable People Command, Crime Command and Victim Justice Command.
As well as holding the highest levels of credibility as a proven detective the successful candidate must:
- have a substantial background of leading crime and investigative functions at a strategic level with evidence of improving investigative standards across a large and complex force
- be an inspirational and visionary leader with a clear ability to connect with officers, staff and key stakeholders at all levels
- provide evidence of being innovative and leading successful strategic transformation programmes within the crime and investigative arena, demonstrating the ability to lead change effectively
- understand the needs and issues arising from policing different communities and be committed to helping Kent Police embrace and enhance diversity in policing
- recognise our staff as our most important asset, helping to create an environment that enhances a healthy, skilled and empowered workforce
- demonstrate substantial evidence of driving sustained improvements to crime and investigative performance at a strategic level, whilst making sound decisions in a challenging and high-risk environment
- build and maintain significant networks to strengthen partnership and collaborative working, demonstrating strong political awareness
- be truly committed and passionate about the service provided to the public of Kent, with unquestionable integrity and commitment to the policing Code of Ethics
Candidates must have a strong investigative background, currently be operating at least at chief superintendent level, have passed the Senior Police National Assessment Centre and successfully completed the Strategic Command Course. The successful candidate will also be required to pass the necessary vetting checks required to attain the rank of assistant chief constable before appointment.
The closing date for applications to be returned is midday on Monday 30 January 2023.
For an application pack please contact Richard Leicester, Director of Human Resources for Kent Police and Essex Police on 07779 799738 or email [email protected].