Thames Valley Police
The Chief Inspector promotion process will be open for applications from Monday 15th September 2025 until 23:55 on Sunday 12th October 2025.
Internal and External applications are invited from substantive Inspectors and Acting Chief Inspectors for promotion to Chief Inspector rank, and substantive Chief Inspector’s on level transfer to Thames Valley Police.
In the first instance, it is important that potential candidates discuss their application with their Chief Officer and line manager in the light of current performance, career development plans and feedback from previous applications.
Applicants must not be subject to any outstanding complaints, recent misconduct findings, or live written or final written warnings.
Applications which are not supported by the Superintendent and Chief Officer will not be accepted.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure all parts of their application is compliant with the requirements set out, non-compliant applications may be withdrawn.
Applicants that pass shortlisting will be invited to attend a pre-board workshop held via teams on the 3rd November. Details to follow.
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Application requirements:
Reasonable Adjustments:
If you require – or are unsure if you require, reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application please ensure you mark this on the relevant box on the online form or contact the Promotions team at the point of submitting your application.
Selection Process:
Candidates will be contacted with the outcome of their application from 30th October. Those who are supported by their Chief Officer and are successful through the shortlisting stage will be invited to attend a board interview. These will be held at Headquarters South, Kidlington, Oxfordshire. Full board details will be provided to successful candidates.
These will take place between Tuesdays 11th – Friday 21st November. If there are any dates or times during this period which you cannot attend, please email these to the Promotions team by the closing date of Sunday 12th October. This will allow us to promptly send out the board invitations.
Please ensure that you keep a copy of all application details for future reference.
For any queries, please contact the Promotions team.
Fully completed applications must be submitted by 23:55 on Sunday 12th October 2025.
At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more About Us.
Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.
Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we’ll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be Supporting You.
Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.
Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.
This opportunity is closed to applications.
