Location of Role: Maidstone, KentAdvert Closing Date: 13/10/2025Job Grade/Rank: Chief OfficerPart/ Full Time: Full TimeContract Type: Fixed TermWorking Pattern: Mon-FriIn line with the force’s commitment to minimise the impact of organisational change and develop police staff both laterally and progressively this opportunity is only open to police staff. Police officers will only become eligible to apply should the vacancy remain unfilled after the selection process and the advert is published to external applicants. See attached for full guidance on eligibility to apply for roles - Am I eligible?About the role

As Misconduct Panel Chair, you will oversee misconduct proceedings under the Police (Conduct) Regulations. You will work alongside independent panel members and a Legally Qualified Person to assess evidence, apply relevant legal frameworks and make fair and proportionate decisions.You must have previously held the substantive rank of Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or higher, and left this role within the last 2 years.Key responsibilities

The success applicant will be required to:Review case papers under the Police (Conduct) Regulations and relevant employment lawAnalyse complex documents and evidenceChair preliminary hearings and address procedural or legal issuesWork collaboratively with panel members to determine outcomes and sanctionsWork with the Legally Qualified Person to produce clear, thorough written decisions explaining the rationale behind outcomes.What we are looking for

The successful applicant must:Have experience as a substantive Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) or above within the last 2 years, including the overseeing and management of operational policing mattersHave experience of chairing Police Misconduct hearings under Police Conduct RegulationsBe skilled in chairing formal meetings and managing complex discussionsExperienced in navigating and operating within legislative and regulatory frameworks, ensuring adherence to all applicable legislation and guidance.Be confident at making difficult decisions with an objective and fair approachHave clear, adaptable communication and effective interpersonal skillsHave completed the College of Policing – Police Gross Misconduct Panel Chair Training (desirable).How to apply

To formally apply for this role, please submit your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience. Covering letter to be a maximum of 2 pages (font Tahoma 11).For an informal conversation about the role please contact Charles.Goodhew@kent.police.uk.Additional information

Vetting level: MV and SC requiredApplicants must have a minimum 5-year checkable UK historyInterviews will take place on the

16th October 2025

for candidates who fulfil our shortlisting criteriaYou will find useful guidance on the misconduct process here:Depending on your current vetting level and security clearances, you may be required to complete additional vetting information during the recruitment process.Kent Police and Essex Police welcomes applications regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, or employment status.Please let us know if you require extra support at any stage of the application process, or for further information regarding this position, please email us at recruitment.business.services@ecis.police.uk stating ‘Application Support and Adjustments’ in the title of your email. Alternatively, you can call us on 01245 452833. Where appropriate we will make adjustments to the selection process, working arrangements and/or the working environment provided it is reasonable in all the circumstances to do so.If you’re not from the UK, you must be a resident in the UK and have lived here continuously for the last three years. You must also be free from restrictions with indefinite leave to remain. If you’re from the UK you must have lived here continuously for the last three years. This doesn’t apply to those serving abroad in the British Armed Forces.Essex Police and Kent Police are an equal opportunities employer. Communications may be recorded for monitoring purposes.

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