Deputy Chief Constable

West Midlands Police is the second largest police force in England, dedicated to serving the region’s vibrant and diverse communities of almost three million people and the millions of others who visit or travel through the region every year.

Our vision is simply, Working in partnership, making communities safer. This means we bear down on criminals, to keep people safe and to prevent harm and offending. But we must also show that we care about the things that really matter to people by providing a local police service that works for people across all our communities. Everything we do must be underpinned by a strong values-led approach and for me professionalism and integrity is key in everything we do.

About the Role

The Deputy Chief Constable supports the Chief Constable to lead the force. They assist in creating a vision, direction and culture for the force that builds public and organisational confidence and trust and enables the delivery of an effective policing service. They hold direct independent operational accountability for the policing response to crime and major and critical incidents and its effective command and leadership.

The Deputy Chief Constable is responsible for the implementation and delivery of the force’s delivery plan and the day to day running of the force in line with the agreed direction and vision, to provide a professional, effective and efficient policing service. The deputy chief constable contributes to the development of regional and national policing within a specific area of expertise and may be accountable for national operations or standard setting.

Click here for the recruitment pack for this role, which provides more information on the key responsibilities alongside the Education, qualifications and experience.

Click here for the generic Deputy Chief Constable role profile from the College of Policing, alongside information regarding competency and values framework (CVF).

Selection Process

- Online Application and Sift - You will complete an online application form, which will be reviewed against the skills, experience and behaviours required for the role.

As part of your application, please also attached your CV and your previous posting history
Closing Date: 25 October 2026
- Stakeholder Panel - Candidates who successfully pass the application stage will be invited to attend a stakeholder panel that will include members from Police & Crime Commissioner's Office, Internal staff association and community members. Feedback from this panel will inform the final decision.
- Interview Including presentation - Hosted by Chief Constable Scott Green, this will provide you with the opportunity to demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Stakeholder & Interview Panel will be hosted on Tuesday 10 November 2026.
- Pre-Employment Checks - If you are selected as the preferred candidate, you will be required to successfully complete relevant pre-employment checks before receiving a formal offer. For internal candidates, some checks may not be required. Checks may include: Vetting Checks - You must successfully complete the required level of Management vetting and Security clearance before starting the role. This may include providing information relating to your background and financial history as part of the vetting process.
- Medical Checks - Appointment to this role is subject to successfully completing medical checks. This may include a drugs test and, where required, a fitness assessment.
- Reference Checks - You will need to provide details covering at least five years of employment history.

We are committed to supporting candidates throughout the recruitment process and reasonable adjustments are available for those who need them.