Nottinghamshire Police are looking to appoint a dynamic, innovative and inspirational Deputy Chief Constable to join our committed, enthusiastic Executive Team. It is our clear vision to deliver an outstanding service we can all be proud of to the communities of Nottinghamshire.
Our communities need to trust us to do the right thing for the right reasons, be transparent and accountable in all we do, and work together to find resolutions to the issues that affect them. We work tirelessly to ensure that victims are at the heart of all we do, that we respond effectively, conduct investigations to the highest standards and find an appropriate resolution to their calls for service.
We are looking for exceptional individuals who share our ambition to deliver our Proud to Serve Pledge.
You will be able to lead, build successful relationships with partners and uphold our organisational standards. You will have a strong track record of strategic delivery, have demonstrable experience across all aspects of policing, and must embody and promote the organisations PROUD values.
With strong and visible leadership skills, and a keen focus on performance, you will be innovative, resilient, authentic and self-aware in your journey to support our Chief Constable in leading Nottinghamshire Police to success.
Working collaboratively with our partners, you will create a credible and professional environment which promotes diversity and enhances service delivery.
Applications are invited from substantive Assistant Chief Constables and Deputy Chief Constables (or equivalent ranks). All candidates must have completed the Strategic Command Course or Stage 5 of the Police Leadership Programme (Cohorts 1,2 and 3).
Applications open on Monday 6th July 2026 and the closing date for application submission is Monday 27th July 2026 at 2359 hours.
Shortlisting results will be communicated by Friday 31st July 2026.
All candidates who are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a People Panel which will be held at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters on Thursday 13th August 2026.
Executive Interviews, including a pre-prepared presentation, will also take place on Thursday 13th August 2026 at Nottinghamshire Police Headquarters. Presentation topic will be provided following shortlisting.
Please note that applications and subsequent interviews will be based on the Competency and Values Framework (CVF) and Code of Ethics. Further information regarding the DCC profile can be found using the following link Deputy chief constable | College of Policing
The appointment will be subject to vetting and medical clearances.
Our Chief Constable is committed to running a fair and open process and welcomes external candidate to apply. A relocation package may be considered.
External candidates who wish to arrange an informal conversation with our Chief Constable, Steve Cooper or to arrange a visit to Nottinghamshire Police, please email promotionprocess@notts.police.uk before 20th July 2026.
For further information or support please email promotionprocess@notts.police.uk
Applications for this position should be compiled via our online recruitment system. Job Search