Vacancy – Assistant Chief Constable for Cleveland Police
Salary - £125,188 - £141,050 plus expenses
Location – Force wide (Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland)
Duration – Permanent
Hours – Full time
The Chief Constable of Cleveland Police is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Chief Constable.
This pivotal role is ready for a talented individual who can lead the Force in achieving the Chief Constable's four main goals: Protect People, Protect Communities, Tackle Criminals, and Be the Best We Can Be under a One Team approach.
As Assistant Chief Constable for Cleveland, you will lead the Force forward through our continuous path of improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of the challenges faced by our communities and will be committed to delivering truly victim-focused services. The successful candidate will embody ethical leadership, promoting the force values of Respect and Empathy, Public Service and Courage while also valuing equality, diversity, and inclusion.
Cleveland Police offers a rewarding opportunity for leaders who have a true community service and public duty ethos. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate personal commitment to leadership development, have high professional and ethical standards and be able to inspire trust and confidence.
Details on key tasks, responsibilities and expectations of the role of Assistant Chief Constable at Cleveland Police can be found within the recruitment pack and job description.
We would welcome applications from current serving officers either:
- Previously qualified to role of Assistant Chief Constable.
- Successfully completed the ELP development centre and awaiting the course.
- Eligible and willing to undertake the ELP development centre in the next 12 months.
Please note we are not accepting re-joiner applications for this process.
Familiarisation Event
Where possible, we would encourage interested candidates to attend our Assistant Chief Constable Familiarisation event on Thursday 14th May between 15:00-17:00 which will take place at Cleveland Police Central Headquarters, Hemlington. To register for this event, please click here.
Key Documents:
- Please click here to view the job description for the role.
- Please click here to view the Recruitment Brochure, which includes information on Cleveland Police, the post, and the recruitment process.
- To view Cleveland Police’s Strategic Plan to support your application please click here.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the role in more detail with a member of the Executive Team, please contact hr.recruitment@cleveland.police.uk. We would encourage any candidates who may require a Reasonable Adjustment or Accommodation as part of the Recruitment process to reach out via the same email address.
Applications must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon on Thursday 21st May 2026.
Expected interview dates: Stakeholder panel Interviews and Appointment Panel Interviews Are expected to be held on the same day, 8th June 2026.
Cleveland Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. All appointments will be made on merit.