Role type
Transferee Campaign
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Contract duration
Permanent
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Contract type
Full Time
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Location
Devizes
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Grade/scale
Assistant Chief Constable
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Find out if you are eligible
Vetting | Wiltshire Police
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This/These post(s) attract allowances
On Call
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Risk assessed factors
Exposure to traumatic material, Lone working, Night shift, Shift work
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Closing date
23/07/2026, 08:00
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Job description
About us
At Wiltshire Police, we are dedicated to making our community a safer place for everyone. Our team is committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and service. We believe in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where every member can thrive and make a meaningful impact. Whether you’re just starting your career or looking to advance, Wiltshire Police offers a range of opportunities to grow and develop. Join us, and be part of a team that values courage, compassion, and dedication to public service. Help us to keep Wiltshire safe.
Wiltshire has lots of layers - prehistoric stones, wartime bunkers, secret trails and hidden churches. But behind all of that, keeping our community safe across the years are generations of quiet police work. Some of it heroic, some of it worrying, but all of it real.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer, and we’re committed to building an inclusive, diverse community that celebrates and welcomes everyone.
If there are any adjustments we could make to the recruitment and selection process to support you, please let us know
About the role
Are you an inspirational senior police leader looking for a new challenge within a highly respected force? Wiltshire Police are seeking an Assistant Chief Constable who has the executive leadership and operational skills to make a tangible impact on the future of policing in our picturesque County.
Reporting to the Deputy Chief Constable, you will manage Wiltshire Police’s Local Policing, ensuring our front-line services are responsive, effective, and community focused.
You will lead our approach to neighbourhood policing, shaping how we work with communities to prevent crime, tackle antisocial behaviour and protect vulnerable people through early intervention and partnership working. You will ensure resources are focused on local priorities and strengthen collaboration with local authorities, health partners and community organisations to deliver visible, effective and community-centred policing.
You will have significant operational policing experience with a strong track record of improving front-line performance and service delivery. Your ability to lead large, complex commands while maintaining a clear focus on community outcomes will be a prevailing feature of your career to-date.
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals who previously qualified as eligible for chief officer appointments by virtue of successfully completing the senior police national assessment centre (senior PNAC) and the strategic command course (SCC).
Individuals who are currently completing or have successfully completed the ELP – stage 5 (executive leaders).
Strong and demonstrable operational policing experience, understanding the changing shape of policing and the requirements of our communities.
Experience of building effective partnerships with communities and local agencies to tackle neighbourhood crime, antisocial behaviour, vulnerability, and community concerns.
We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all applicants. We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions, or beliefs and of neuro divergence.
Depending on the number of applications received, we reserve the right to close this role early.
Candidate Information Pack
For more information on the application process or any questions around the relocation package offered, please email
[email protected]
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Important information before you commence an application
Please ensure you allow time to complete your application fully as part complete pages do not autosave and the application system only remains active on a single page for a period of 60 minutes.
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You may require the following detail to complete this application form:
National Insurance Number
Identification Detail e.g. passport
Address information
Referee information
Full employment history including dates and any qualifications you may have attained
Tattoos - you will also be requested to provide photos and describe of any visible tattoos you have
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You may require the following documents to complete this application form:
A Passport style photograph
A copy of your photo card driving licence
A downloaded DVLA summary showing full driving record
A copy of your paper driving licence counterpart (Northern Ireland only)
A copy of your British Passport or birth certificate (if a candidate does not have a passport, then they may use their birth certificate, but will need to provide a copy of a British passport once they have obtained one.)
Copies of your qualifications relating to English and Maths (only). If applying for the Degree Holder Police Constable Apprenticeship, you will need a copy of your Degree Certificate.
Clear, colour photos of any non-intimate tattoos
Formal translation from a reputable source for any foreign language or symbol tattoos
Any paperwork relating to discharged debts, CCJ, bankruptcy etc
Deed poll certificate for any name changes
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