Chief Superintendent Promotion 2026

Title: Chief Superintendent Promotion 2026

Location: UK

Company: Cleveland Police UK

Chief Superintendent Promotion 2026

Superintendent to Chief Superintendent promotion opportunity OR lateral transfer as a Chief Superintendent.

Salary: in line with national pay scales.

Applications are invited from substantive Superintendents to apply for promotion to the rank of Chief Superintendent at Cleveland Police OR substantive Chief Superintendents considering lateral transfer.

We are seeking talented individuals to contribute positively to the future success of our Force to deliver an excellent service to the communities of Teesside.

Cleveland Police are a small geographical force operating in a complex and challenging environment meaning that no two days are the same when policing the area. We have rural areas, bustling nightlife, seaside towns and heavy industry. Over recent years, Cleveland Police has made significant strides in tackling high crime levels thereby achieving some of the largest reductions of all forces within England and Wales.

With a 'family feel' evident across the organisation, we have a great team of officers, staff and volunteers who are committed to being the best we can be for the communities we serve. Cleveland Police continues its force wide performance improvement journey on a very positive trajectory.

Cleveland Police is an optimistic and exciting place to work. For those externally who are interested, please contact us with no obligation to apply and we can talk through some of the benefits of joining our organisation ( ).

Alternatively, to be signposted to a member of the Chief Officer Team, please contact Executive Staff Officer Stephen Clyburn, .

The Chief's mission for the Force is:

• Protect People
• Protect Communities
• Tackle Criminals
• Be The Best We Can Be

At interview, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate:

• The ability to successfully engage with partners internally and externally, particularly when implementing strategic change through collaboration.
• Their experience in developing strategic plans and priorities and the immediate and longer-term actions required to achieve these.
• Ethical leadership that underpins and delivers on the force values.
• Business acumen.
• Personal commitment to valuing equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Their skills in motivating others, maintaining and improving employee wellbeing, balancing the business and service needs of the organisation.
• The ability to understand the complex societal challenges faced by our communities in order to deliver a truly victim focussed service through effective performance management.
• A positive "can do" leadership approach and personal resilience.

To view Cleveland Police's Strategic Plan to support your application please click here . Please be aware, the Force are currently refreshing our strategy and further information will be shared after 1 st April 2026.

To view a copy of the job description please click here .

To view the Chief Superintendent recruitment information brochure please click here .

Cleveland Police will be holding a familiarisation event on the 25 March 2026 at Central Police HQ, Hemlington. This event will be introduced by Deputy Chief Constable Felton and you will be provided with information on the Force and the promotion process. Click here to register your attendance for the event.

Please note that to be eligible to apply you must:

• Be a substantive Superintendent / Chief Superintendent with no live warnings under the Conduct Regulations 2020 or reduction in rank under those procedures, in the previous 12 months, beginning with the date of the notice.
• Have demonstrated competence in that rank through your performance and development reviews with your current force.
• Have no live formal written notifications under the Performance Regulations 2020 or reduction in rank under those procedures in the previous 12 months, beginning with the date of the notice.
• Have adhered to your forces attendance management policy.

How do I apply?

Internal Cleveland Police Officers please click here to apply . The Line Manager recommendation form which must be completed and attached to your application form can be accessed by clicking here .

Officers from an external Force wishing to join via lateral transfer or promotion please click here to apply .

Applications must be submitted no later than 23:55 on 6 April 2026. Interviews are expected to take place on 21 April 2026.

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.