PSD - Zero Hour Contract

Role Type Police Staff
Local Policing/ Business Area PSD & Info Assurance
Department Professional Standards
Location HQ Waterwells
Grade To be confirmed
Salary To be confirmed
Hours per Week Other
Hours per week - Other 
0 hour contract
Type of Contract 
Zero Hours

Description 
Gloucestershire Constabulary invite applications for Misconduct Chairs

Gloucestershire Constabulary is seeking a number of individuals to perform the role of Misconduct Chair for Misconduct Hearings and outcomes.

This is a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in building both internal and public trust, upholding the highest standards of professionalism, and ensuring justice is reached with integrity.

Location: In-person hearings take place at Gloucestershire Constabulary Headquarters or in some circumstances, other suitable premises within the county of Gloucestershire. You will be required to travel to such places as may be reasonably necessary for the proper performance of your duties.

Time Commitment: On an ad-hoc basis and employed via a zero-hours contract but will cover normal office hours Monday to Friday, on agreed weeks as required to support individual cases. Terms will be discussed in more detail during the recruitment process.

Please note this is a Police Staff role.

About the Role

As a Pro-Rata Misconduct Chair, you will:

Chair misconduct and accelerated misconduct hearings under the Police (Conduct) Regulations and Vetting Appeal Meetings under the Police (Vetting) Regulations
Ensure processes are fair and transparent and proceedings are delivered in a timely, consistent and legally compliant manner.
Work with key stakeholders to ensure more efficient and effective hearings, ultimately improving the standard and timeliness of proceedings.
Identify, record and share organisational learning opportunities to support improvement and service delivery.
Play a key role in trust and confidence internally and externally around Professional Standards.
Act as a role model for integrity, courage, accountability, respect, and empathy.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from individuals who:

Have retired from policing within the last three years at the rank of Commander/Assistant Chief Constable and above.
Have completed the College of Policing’s Chair Training and have experience of chairing hearings.
Possess a strong track record in law enforcement, with experience in managing performance and supporting high standards.
Demonstrate independence, sound judgement, and a commitment to public service.
Are confident in handling sensitive information and making decisions under public, political, and media scrutiny.
Ability to analyse information and weigh evidence in order to make findings of fact and reach reasoned decisions.

Key Skills and Attributes

Exceptional attention to detail and procedural integrity.
Ability to evaluate complex evidence and make objective decisions.
Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
Commitment to continuous professional development and organisational improvement.
Strategic awareness of policing policies, regulations, and national initiatives.
If you have the required skills, knowledge and experience listed above and are interested in the role, please submit your CV specifically outlining your suitability.

Closing date: Sunday 7th December 2025.

Please note: there is no role profile for this position

Closing Date 
07/12/2025, 23:55

For further information in relation to this current police staff vacancy, the role profile and the application form, please click on the Apply Now button.