CHIEF SUPERINTENDENT Vacancies 2025

Gwent Police are pleased to announce we are currently recruiting applications from:

• Substantive Superintendent looking for promotion to Chief Superintendent (or level transfer)

Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force?  Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership?  Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services?  Can you protect and reassure our communities?

Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join Gwent police and work closely with Chief Officers in improving performance and service delivery. You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.   

HOW TO APPLY

External Candidates must complete the application form using the online application system (OLEEO) evidencing the 500 words (maximum per competency) under the three competencies areas (Level 3):

• We Analyse Critically
• We Support and Inspire 
• We Collaborate

In addition, please submit the attached Previous posting form and email it to centralrecruitment@gwent.police.uk

Internal candidates will be sent the application to complete outside of Oleeo

Please note:

Awareness Session -  7th January @2pm (via teams)

Join the meeting now

Closing date - 15th January @1pm

Interviews – 2nd / 3rd February 2026

Anyone wishing to apply, who requires reasonable adjustments for the interview process, should email centralrecruitment@gwent.police.uk advising of their requirements by the application closing date.

Late applications after this date will not be accepted.

Diversity and Welsh language  

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian & Clare via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer 

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.