You will be an effective negotiator with the ability to influence others both internally and with partners. You will have highly developed operational competence with the credibility to manage high volume, complex and critical incidents on a regional and national basis. 

You will have excellent business insight and planning expertise; a high degree of sensitivity to the concerns of the people we serve and those we lead; the capability to effectively promote key messages and priorities through the media and the ability to develop effective relationships with the wider community and our partners. You will champion diversity and inclusivity ensuring delivery of our strategic diversity plans.

Process:

External applicants must complete the below questions on the application form:

1. Please confirm which Police Force you are currently serving with?
2. Please confirm your current substantive rank?
3. Please confirm details of your current role?
4. As a Chief Inspector, how are you going to improve the service West Midlands Police provides to the public? (500 words)

The assessment process will consist of an interview and presentation.

Closing date for applications is 8th June 2023.

Interview dates are to be confirmed and will be confirmed directly with candidates.

Applications are invited from internal and external substantive Inspectors, as well as external substantive Chief Inspectors.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader - the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions.  As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

"Diversity and Inclusion Vision:  Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"