SUPERINTENDENT Vacancies 2026

Gwent Police are pleased to announce we are currently recruiting applications from:

  • Substantive Chief Inspector looking for promotion to Superintendent (or level Superintendent transfer)

Are you an inspirational police leader looking to join a progressive, high performing force?  Do you share our passion for neighbourhood policing and partnership?  Are you committed to providing quality, value for money policing services?  Can you protect and reassure our communities?

Gwent Police has a consistent track record of operational achievement and an unequivocal commitment to delivering the best possible policing services for the communities of Newport, Torfaen, Monmouthshire, Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly.

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented, enthusiastic and innovative individual to join Gwent police and work closely with Chief Officers in improving performance and service delivery. You will have a positive approach to delivering high levels of performance as well a strong track record in operational policing.   

HOW TO APPLY

External Candidates must complete the application form using the online application system (OLEEO) evidencing the 500 words (maximum per competency) under the three competencies areas (Level 3):

  • We are Innovative and Open Minded
  • We Collaborate
  • We Take Ownership

In addition, please submit the attached Previous posting form and email it to centralrecruitment@gwent.police.uk

Internal candidates will be sent the application to complete outside of Oleeo

Please note:

Awareness Session -  16th March @ 10:00hrs (via teams at the following link:)

https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/38378086973255?p=ueoPwRPQ7vYRQnNdA7

Closing date - Mon 30 March 2026 @ 1pm

Interviews – 28 / 29 April 2026 

Anyone wishing to apply, who requires reasonable adjustments for the interview process, should email centralrecruitment@gwent.police.uk advising of their requirements by the application closing date.

Late applications after this date will not be accepted.

Diversity and Welsh language  

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer 

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application. 

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