Deputy Chief Constable for Cleveland Police
Salary - £ 149,799 plus Relocation package* and Fleet vehicle
Location – Force wide (Hartlepool, Stockton-on-Tees, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland)
Duration – Fixed term agreement of 5 years (initially)
Hours – Full time
Applications are invited from current Deputy Chief Constables ready for a new challenge or from experienced Assistant Chief Constables for the post of Deputy Chief Constable in Cleveland Police.
The Deputy Chief Constable will support the Chief Constable to deliver the Force in achieving the four main goals: Protect People, Protect Communities, Tackle Criminals, and Be the Best We Can Be under a One Team approach.
Cleveland Police has been on a remarkable journey of transformation, driven by professionalism, dedication, and commitment to delivering the highest standards of policing to the communities we serve. We are now seeking an exceptional leader to join us as Deputy Chief Constable. This is a unique opportunity to help shape the future of a force that is ambitious, forward-thinking, and determined to build on its recent progress.
As Deputy Chief Constable, you will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement, empowering our people, and strengthening public confidence. You will bring strategic vision, operational excellence, and a passion for public service, ensuring that Cleveland Police continues to deliver policing that is trusted, visible, and community-focused.
If you are an inspiring leader with a proven track record of delivering results and a desire to make a real difference, we would be proud to welcome you to our team.
Details on key tasks, responsibilities and expectations of the role of DCC at Cleveland Police can be found within the recruitment pack and role profile.
Familiarisation Event
Where possible, we would encourage interested candidates to attend our Deputy Chief Constable Familiarisation event on 2nd July at CPHQ, Hemlington. To register for this event, 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.
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.
Applications are to be submitted to by 12:00 on 14th July 2025.
Assessment for this role will take place at Cleveland Police HQ on the following date:
Shortlisting outcome: 18th July 2025
Stakeholder panel: 28th July 2025
Presentation & Interview: 29th July 2025
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.
*Relocation package can be discussed upon successful appointment to role. Please contact hr.recruitment@cleveland.police.uk for more information.