An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a strategic, visionary, and compassionate leader to join the College of Policing as our Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a pivotal national role at the heart of policing transformation, offering the chance to shape the future of professional standards, leadership, and innovation. The College is the professional body for policing in England and Wales and is a mission-driven organisation, with a bold ambition: to ensure everyone working in policing has the skills, knowledge, and support to protect the public and keep communities safe.
As COO, you will be a key member of the Executive Team, deputising for the CEO as necessary, and working closely with the Board to translate strategic vision into operational excellence. You will lead the delivery of the College’s priorities, drive change, and ensure high performance across all functions. You will:
In order to succeed, you will be a dynamic and experienced leader with:
This is more than a leadership role – it’s a chance to make a national impact across policing. In return, we offer:
The College is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal characteristics or background.
To discover more about this opportunity, please visit our recruitment partner’s website at https://www.gatenbysanderson.com/job/GSe124553.
If, having read the available information, you would like a confidential discussion to explore the role in more detail, prior to submitting your application, please contact Duncan Collins at: duncan.collins@gatenbysanderson.com or by telephone on 07586 705 475. If you have a disability, or need assistance completing the application process, please also contact Duncan for support.
Applications must be received by noon on Monday 15 September 2025
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check.
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
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