Director of People

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join Thames Valley Police in one of our most senior and influential roles, reporting directly to the Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police.

As our Assistant Chief Officer - Director of People, you will drive the vision, leadership and strategic direction in the delivery of human resource management and learning & development for Thames Valley Police to enable transformational change, improvements in quality, efficiency and organisational effectiveness.  You will be a key member of the Chief Officer Group, contributing to the overall strategic leadership of the force, providing executive-level responsibility and accountability for risk-based decision-making across multi-discipline and complex business areas where there may be conflicting priorities or ambiguity.

We are looking for someone passionate about people service delivery, who can develop and implement people strategies, which build an inclusive, skilled workforce, working closely with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and developing others, ensuring that our Public, as well as internal Staff and Officers, benefit from the full range of opportunities presented by people services.

What we can offer you in return is being part of the wider policing family and all the support that comes with that throughout your career journey with us. This role offers a hybrid work style with flexible working conditions. You will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including private health care, 30 days leave per annum, plus Bank Holidays. You will also have access to a wide range of lifestyle discounts, career development opportunities and have the choice to join our excellent local government pension scheme. 

As well as the satisfaction of an exciting executive role in policing, you will make a significant contribution to the public sector, thus making a difference to the residents of Thames Valley.

To view a full list of our benefits please click here

Please submit your C.V. (maximum of 2 pages of A4) with a 2-page cover letter, outlining your suitability for the post and why you are interested in the role via the Apply button at the bottom of the advert.

The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is:-

Sunday 07 April 2024 Midnight.

There will be a People Panel held for this role – details to be confirmed.

A provisional date for interviews has been set for Friday 10 May 2024 at Thames Valley Police Headquarters South in Kidlington.

For more information about this exciting opportunity to join Thames Valley Police, Assistant Chief Officer Christine Kirby – Director of People, is happy to have an informal discussion with you. Please contact Nicola Mullen Execsupporttodirectorofpeople@thamesvalley.police.uk to arrange a mutually convenient time.

ANY QUESTIONS IN RELATION TO THIS SELECTION PROCESS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO CHRISTINE KIRBY, DIRECTOR OF PEOPLE, THAMES VALLEY POLICE.  CONTACT DETAILS:

Execsupporttodirectorofpeople@thamesvalley.police.uk.