Chief Officer

Location of Role: Maidstone KentAdvert Closing Date: 10am Friday 17th October 2025Salary: 120489.00Part/Full Time:Full TimeContract Type: Fixed TermWorking Pattern: Mon-FriWeekend/Evening Working: NoWe are seeking a suitably qualified executive leader with recent operational policing experience to chair misconduct panels and help uphold the highest professional standards across our organisation.This is an opportunity to make a real impact supporting a culture of fairness learning and accountability in line with the standards of professional behaviour and the Code of Ethics for Policing.About the roleAs Misconduct Panel Chair you will oversee misconduct proceedings under the Police (Conduct) Regulations. You will work alongside independent panel members and a Legally Qualified Person to assess evidence apply relevant legal frameworks and make fair and proportionate decisions.You must have previously held the substantive rank of Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or higher and left this role within the last 2 years.This appointment is initially assessed as a 12-month fixed-term contract for approximately 35 annualised could increase dependent upon organisational need. Specific working days will be agreed in advance but hours required will be determined by case requirements therefore flexibility will be required.Hours/days of work will not be guaranteed and will be converted to days (or part days) worked each month and paid in arrears based on the proportionate day rate for hours claimed at the above salary rate.Key responsibilitiesThe successful applicant will be required to:Review case papers under the Police (Conduct) Regulations and relevant employment lawAnalyse complex documents and evidenceChair preliminary hearings and address procedural or legal issuesWork collaboratively with panel members to determine outcomes and sanctionsWork with the Legally Qualified Person to produce clear thorough written decisions explaining the rationale behind outcomes.What we are looking forThe successful applicant must:Have experience as a substantive Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or above within the last 2 years including the overseeing and management of operational policing mattersHave experience of chairing Police Misconduct hearings under Police Conduct RegulationsBe skilled in chairing formal meetings and managing complex discussionsExperienced in navigating and operating within legislative and regulatory frameworks ensuring adherence to all applicable legislation and guidance. Be confident at making difficult decisions with an objective and fair approachHave clear adaptable communication and effective interpersonal skillsHave completed the College of Policing Police Gross Misconduct Panel Chair Training (desirable). How to applyPlease send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience to our team at: Covering letter to be a maximum of 2 pages (font Tahoma 11). Please do not apply to this role via our apply now button on our recruitment system as applications in this manner will not be accepted.For an informal conversation about the role please contact Please click here for the full job descriptionThis advert will close at 10am Friday 17th October 2025.Additional informationVetting level: MV & SC requiredApplicants must have a minimum 5-year checkable UK historyInterviews will take place on the28th October 2025 for candidates who fulfil our shortlisting criteriaYou will find useful guidance on the misconduct process here:Police (Conduct) Regulations 2020Home Office Statutory GuidancePolice officer dismissals: Home Office review - Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age disability gender reassignment marriage or civil partnership status pregnancy or maternity race religion or belief sexual orientation sex or employment status.Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process or for further information regarding this position please email us at stating Application Support and Adjustments in the title of your email. Alternatively you can call us on . Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.If youre not from the UK you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If youre from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesnt apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.Required Experience:Chief Key Skills Public Relations,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Law Enforcement,Tribal Law,Conflict Management,Emergency Management,Strategic Planning,Heavy Lifting,Budgeting,Public Speaking,Supervising Experience Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1