New Leicestershire Police chief constable will earn £183,000 a year
The police and crime commissioner is advertising for a new chief constable for Leicestershire and Rutland.
Applicants have until March 10 to put in their bid to lead the force, with the ultimate decision of who gets the job coming down to the commissioner and the police and crime panel.
Current chief constable Rob Nixon announced his retirement at the start of this year and will leave next month.
The job advert says the salary of the new police boss will rise to £183,000 from June.
The advert says: “To help us progress, we are seeking an inspirational and innovative leader, who can build on the successes of our retiring chief constable. Already an innovative force, you will bring a fresh perspective and innovative thought to support us through our next phase of development. Given the diversity of our communities, you will also be adept at establishing working partnerships that are built on mutual trust and confidence.
"Our people are proud to work for Leicestershire Police, and they need a chief constable who is aspirational and motivational, and genuinely interested in them, to build a force for the future.
“We are looking for someone that can bring significant operational credibility, alongside strategic organisational leadership. A reflective and collaborative leader with the humility to learn from those around them, taking the best ideas from subject experts to ensure we are developing the very best service we can. With a proven record of building strong partnerships across a politically complex area, and exposure to policing in a mix of urban and rural communities will also be important. As with all good leaders at this level, strong financial acumen, with the ability to think strategically, will also be critical.”
A preferred applicant will be picked by the commissioner, with final approval by the police and crime panel, although it cannot veto the decision of the commissioner.
The Leicestershire force is having to make financial cuts currently and in its most recent inspection in December, was told it was doing a good job at preventing crime but needed to improve in some areas.
