Assistant Chief Constable

Overview

Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force? Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership? Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services? Can you protect and reassure our communities?

Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

We have two vacancies and these are excellent opportunities for talented, enthusiastic and innovative individuals to join a small but influential team of Chief Officers, committed to driving through change. You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Closing date -12 September 2025 @1pm
• Stakeholder Panels/ Interview - 22 September and 26 September

How to Apply

As per the below Candidate Information Pack you are required to evidence the below three competencies (level 3) via OLEEO, utilising a maximum of 500 words per competency area:

• We are innovative and open-minded
• We collaborate
• We support and inspire

Closing date for applications is Friday 12 September 2025 at 1pm. Late applications after this date will not be accepted.

What are our benefits:

Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Range of support networks
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Generous sick pay provisions
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
• An option to join a contributory health plan, with a waived waiting time, which gives access to diagnostics and treatments.

Diversity and Welsh language

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.