Detective Chief Superintendent - Specialist Crime Portfolio

Chief Superintendent / Superintendent (Promotion Opportunity)
Role Title: Detective Chief Superintendent - Specialist Crime Portfolio

Location: Force Headquarters, Bridgend

We are currently seeking applications from:

•    Substantive Chief Superintendents/Detective Chief Superintendents; or 
•    Suitably qualified and substantive Superintendents/Detective Superintendents who are interested, eligible and supported for promotion.
Overview
South Wales Police is seeking an exceptional leader to work within our Specialist Crime Portfolio. 
Responsible for shaping and delivering our response to some of the most complex and critical areas of policing.
This is a pivotal leadership role requiring a dynamic, forward-thinking individual with a proven track record in strategic crime investigation and/or safeguarding leadership. You will be responsible for driving performance, embedding national standards, and ensuring public confidence through effective service delivery.
You will play a critical strategic role to delivering first-class policing service to the public against the South Wales Police Delivery Plan; operating at CVF Level 3.

So, if you are ready for the next challenge in your career, and you have the skills to work closely with the Chief Officer team, we would be interested to hear from you. 
The candidate will be responsible for 
•    Leading and developing investigative capability.
•    Ensure investigations meet national standards and deliver organisational priorities.
•    Overseeing strategic crime investigations.
•    Developing investigative policy, quality assurance, and audit frameworks.
•    Building strategic partnerships to manage threat, risk, harm, and vulnerability.
•    Representing the force externally and lead media strategy relating to crime.
•    Leading Crime and Criminal Justice and/or Safeguarding strategies across the force, ensuring effective multi-agency partnerships.
•    Drive cultural change and professionalise public protection and investigative services.
•    Oversee investigations and ensure compliance with national frameworks.
•    Promote evidence-based approaches.
•    Represent South Wales Police in national forum and initiatives.
Essential Skills and Experience
•    Minimum of PIP 2 accreditation and willingness to work towards PIP 4.
•    Extensive experience in serious and/or complex investigations or safeguarding leadership.
•    Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and deliver strategic change.
•    Strong understanding of national policing standards, including APP and PIP frameworks.
•    Ability to manage risk, influence stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement.
•    Demonstrated commitment to professional development and ethical leadership.
•    Experience in multi-agency working and partnership development.
Eligibility Criteria
 
•    Substantive Chief Superintendents/Detective Chief Superintendents 
OR
•    Suitably qualified and substantive Superintendents/Detective Superintendents who have 12 months or more service in that rank at the closing date and are also interested, eligible and supported for promotion.
•    Satisfactory performance appraisal over last two consecutive years. Candidates who are external to South Wales Police are requested to email confirmation of ratings/scoring along with your application to talent@south-wales.police.uk. 
•    Not subject to any current live written warning or final written warning issued under the Police (Conduct) Regulations.
•    Not subject to any live Written Improvement Notices for performance or attendance issued under Police (Performance) Regulations. Or, a reduction in rank under those procedures in the previous 18 months.
•    An acceptable level of attendance.
Selection process

In your application, please evidence the below (maximum 250 words per question): 

1.    Skills, knowledge and experience that make you ready for the role of Detective Chief Superintendent Specialist Crime Portfolio.

2.    An example of when you have developed a representative workforce and promoted a culture that values equality, diversity and inclusion.

Providing you meet the above criteria your application will be considered, and the process includes:

•    Endorsement from your Head of Department / relevant Chief Officer to confirm your readiness for promotion to the next rank or suitability for this role if already at rank.
•    Shortlisting process.
•    Force interview and assessment board, including internal Stakeholder panel.
•    Any offer of appointment will be subject to satisfactory references, vetting and continued good conduct and maintenance of fitness. 
•    External candidates will in addition be subject to a medical examination and vetting.
•    Chief Constable final ratification.
 
Level 2 Welsh is desired however if you do not have this requirement, you would be expected to reach Level 2 within 12 months of you promotion appointment.
Successful candidates must be prepared to undergo vetting to MV/SC level.
 
As an employer who champions equality, diversity and inclusion, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as ethnically diverse candidates are currently under-represented within South Wales Police, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse individuals.
           
Completed applications
 
Please submit an online application form to GM-Talent on talent@south-wales.police.uk before 5:00pm on Tuesday 14th October 2025. 

Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. 

Applicants should note that should you be successful at the shortlisting stage, they will be expected to be available to attend the formal promotion assessment, date to be confirmed.

Please contact the HR Talent Team on talent@south-wales.police.uk should you require further information or support.