Chief Inspector Promotion 2026

Salary: £72,807 - £75,708

Location: Across Force

Closing Date: 5pm Monday 17th August 2026

Reporting to: Superintendent, Head of Department

Durham Constabulary has an exciting opportunity available for either substantive Chief Inspectors or Inspectors on promotion to join our forward thinking, and modern Police Force.

As a Chief Inspector with Durham Constabulary, your ability to engage and inspire your teams will underpin the delivery of the high quality of service expected by our communities. As a visible leader with a strong value base you’ll demonstrate a commitment to the welfare and development of your team generating the motivation and enthusiasm that delivers high levels of performance. You’ll demonstrate outstanding operational competence at the tactical/strategic level and have the personal resilience to deal with the significant demands of leading a team and balancing competing priorities.

About The Job – Chief Inspector

These are exciting times for policing, and Durham. We need to be efficient and innovative in the services we deliver as the expectations from our communities are rightly undiminished and the Force’s commitment to serve them to the highest standards remains absolute.

Chief Constable Rachel Bacon is committed to reducing crime, vigorously pursuing offenders, problem solving and building trust and confidence in local communities.

Achieving this depends on motivated and professional people working together to deliver an excellent service and showing ‘The Durham Difference’.

Please read our attached Chief Inspector Information pack

Recruitment Timetable

Closing date for applications             Monday 17^th August 2026

Interview Hints & Tips                        Tuesday 1^st September 2026 12-1pm via Microsoft TEAMs

Interview dates                                  10^th, 11^th, 15^th September (1 ½ hour slot – 30 minutes prep, 1 hour interview)

Once you have submitted your application form your application will be subject to an eligibility sift and marked shortlisting.

If shortlisted, you will then be invited to 1 formal interview which will include a 10-minute presentation and 4 Competency Values Framework (CVF) questions with our executive team and HR. More information on this is provided via our Interview hints and tips session over TEAMs Tuesday 1^st September 12-1pm

If successful you will progress to a standard medical assessment, a substance misuse test and a job-related fitness test (JRFT) which may be held on a separate day. The fitness test will comprise an endurance test.

To apply, please complete the attached application form and return it via email to [email protected].

For further information please contact Dan Baxter, Recruitment Team Leader, on [email protected]  or email [email protected]

Completed applications must be received by Monday 17^th August 2026 5pm. All applications must include an attached copy of your most recent/live PDR.

Durham Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from under- represented groups.

Should you wish to visit Durham Constabulary prior to your interview please contact Dan Baxter, Recruitment Team Leader [email protected]

You are encouraged to make contact with a member of our Superintendent team prior to interview.

Attached:

• Application Form
• Chief Inspector Information booklet
• Monitoring form