Role:

Chief Superintendent £99,612 – £111,117

Applications are invited from substantive Superintendents and Chief Superintendents. We are looking for leaders who are passionate about serving the communities of Northumbria and have the drive and enthusiasm to deliver high levels of performance. You will play a key role in delivering our vision to be outstanding in the service we provide.  

As a Force we are recognised for our high standards, and we are determined to be outstanding in everything we do.

As a senior leader here at Northumbria you will drive our force objectives to make Northumbria outstanding: 

• Focus on prevention


• Be there where the public needs us


• Deliver an outstanding service.

Behind our high performing culture are our high performing people. We know by creating a supportive and inclusive culture that values positive wellbeing, we will make Northumbria Police a truly great place to work, where people want to perform and be their best. 

We are looking for someone that can lead by example and your ability to engage and inspire the workforce will be key to the delivery of our force strategy and strategic priorities.

We are committed to tackling disparity in policing, which is reflected in our diversity and inclusion strategy. We strive towards a force than is representative of the communities we serve and positively encourage applications from under-represented groups and of those also passionate about supporting us on this journey.

This is a unique opportunity to work within a driven and ambitious organisation that deliver a positive leadership culture striving for sustained improvement within a supportive environment.  

We are proud of who we are and what we do.

Why choose Northumbria?

With two culture packed cities, award-winning coastlines and vast un-spoilt countryside on the doorstep, Northumbria offers an amazing place to live and work.

Our teams are loyal and enthusiastic, driven to provide an outstanding service to the communities of Northumbria Police. It is for this reason we put our people first.

We continue to invest in infrastructure that will transform our processes – from people systems to a new, force-wide communications, information, and intelligence platform. 

At Northumbria we are proud to say we have previously been named as a top performing force for victim satisfaction and community confidence.

You will have a demonstrable track record of successfully working at a senior level, ensuring effective and supportive leadership for officers’ staff and volunteers.

Who are you?

•  This is an opportunity for substantive Superintendents or Chief Superintendents to transfer to Northumbria and join Chief Constable Jardine and our executive team in making Northumbria outstanding.  You will already be a strong leader and have a wealth of experience and we would look to support your career aspirations with opportunities for postings across the force that provide you the right development.


•  You’ll already be operating as a highly effective leader, who values people and their wellbeing particularly during times of change and innovation.


• You’re experienced in leading change with a level of critical thinking, consistently looking beyond the obvious and exploring alternatives.


• You’ll be able to demonstrate your ability to quickly establish credibility with staff, partners, and our communities.


• You’ve the skills and behaviours to foster a culture where our workforce feels valued, listened to, and empowered. With a proven ability to develop and lead high performing teams and operational functions across all aspects of policing.

We would love to hear from you if you want to find out more about Northumbria and the communities we serve.  Please do get in touch with us to arrange some familiarisation by contacting Tamara Hastie-Thorpe by email at Tamara.Hastie-Thorpe@northumbria.police.uk

Whether you are looking to relocate with your family, partner or moving to develop your career, we have something to offer everyone. We are a flexible organisation and will work with you to ensure a smooth transition from your current force and home location. If you want to find out anything further about the area, we would be more than happy to share our local insight. 

If you have any questions regarding the selection process or wish to arrange a visit, please contact us at jointeamnp@northumbria.police.uk

Northumbria Police fully supports a policy of equal opportunities, and we welcome applications from suitably qualified candidates from all sections of the community, regardless of race, sexual orientation, religion, gender, disability, or age.