Job Description

We are seeking applications from serving substantive Superintendents for the role of Operations Superintendent within West Midlands Police.

This is an exciting opportunity to transfer to West Midlands Police to lead a diverse operational portfolio, providing strategic leadership across a number of specialist functions while supporting the force's operational response and national policing responsibilities.

About the Role

Based at Central Operations Hub (Park Lane, Birmingham), with responsibility for teams also located at Tally Ho, the successful candidate will provide leadership and oversight for the following areas:

• Mounted Unit
• Football Unit
• Drones
• Operational Support Unit (OSU)
• Operational Planning
• Command Hub

The post holder will ensure these functions are effectively managed, operationally resilient and aligned with force priorities, delivering high-quality operational policing across West Midlands Police.
In addition to portfolio responsibilities, the successful candidate will:

• Undertake command responsibilities as a Tactical Firearms Commander (TFC) and/or Silver Commander, as required.
• Support national thematic responsibilities within the operations portfolio, contributing to the development and delivery of national policing initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to deliver operational excellence and continuous improvement.

Candidate Requirements

Applicants must be substantive Superintendents with the credibility, leadership skills and operational experience to lead complex policing functions and command critical incidents.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong strategic and operational leadership.
• Experience of leading high-performing teams across multiple specialist functions.
• Excellent partnership and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Sound decision-making and the ability to operate effectively in dynamic and challenging environments.

Location

The role is primarily based at Central Operations Hub (Park Lane, Birmingham), with responsibilities across teams located at Tally Ho.

Further Information

• For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Superintendent Lisa-Jayne Robson

Selection Process

• Selection for this role will be through an application form and formal interview process. Interviews will be hosted in mid-September.
• Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance prior to commencing their role, this will include a full background & financial disclosure as part of the vetting process.
• Medical: Appointment to this role will be dependent upon successfully medical checks, which may include a drugs test and a fitness test.

West Midlands Police is a Disability Confident Leader which is the highest level an organisation can achieve under the scheme run by the Department of Work and Pensions. As part of our commitment, we operate a ‘Disability Confident Interview Scheme’, All candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview.

It is important to note that there may be occasions where it is not practicable or appropriate to interview all disabled people who meet the essential criteria for the job. For example: in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. In these circumstances, the employer could select the candidates who best meet the essential criteria for the job, as they would do for non-disabled applicants.

"Diversity and Inclusion Vision: Maximise the potential of people from all backgrounds through a culture of fairness and inclusion to deliver the best service for our communities"

West Midlands Police is the second-largest police force in the country, serving the three major cities of Birmingham, Coventry, and Wolverhampton, alongside the districts of Sandwell, Walsall, Solihull, and Dudley.

Against this backdrop, the force handles more than 2,000 emergency calls every day, while patrolling the streets and responding to incidents 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have made significant improvements in reducing overall crime, improving call response times, and increasing arrest rates. This work can only continue with the right people, therefore as an employer of choice, we are looking for the right people who can serve and protect our communities.