National Police Chiefs' Council

Introduction to the National Police Chiefs’ Council

The NPCC enables independent chief constables and their forces to work together to improve policing for the public. It coordinates the operational response to a range of threats, such as crime, terrorism and national emergencies. Working with the College of Policing, the NPCC implements standards and develop national approaches. 

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of communities nationally. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

Policing is operating in a time of global change and uncertainty, the public and our staff need a service which is responsive, able to tackle future challenges and embrace opportunity.  

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) brings UK police leaders together to set direction in policing and drive progress for the public.  

We achieve this through: 

• Coordination – by joining up the operational response to critical national policing issues to deliver policing today and shape the future. 

• Collaboration – by working in partnership as part of the whole policing system and beyond to improve public safety. 

• Communication – by sharing the collective expertise, views and action of UK police chiefs. 

Current vacancies:

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The following role is currently open for recruitment:

Head of business development and strategy

Salary: The role will attract a starting salary in the range of £86,030 - £107,538 depending on the strength of job-related skills and knowledge.

Location: Remote working nationally within UK. NPCC is currently based in close proximity to St James' Park underground station, London and therefore occasional travel will be required to this premise and other Police locations across the UK. We encourage applications from candidates living across the UK. Further details on flexible arrangements will be discussed at interview stage.

Contract: Fixed Term Contract until 31/03/2028.

The role

The Head of Business Development & Strategy provides strategic direction, national influence and programme ownership for the Roads Policing Innovation Programme (RPIP).  They ensure the delivery of national reform, innovation, and measurable impact across roads policing, while leading the development and delivery of a coherent business strategy that drives long-term capability, sustainability and system-wide improvement aligned to government priorities, including securing and sustaining investment and growth of the programme.

Part of the broader head of business strategy and development remit, the postholder also operates as senior responsible owner (SRO) for RPIP, holding end-to-end accountability for programme governance, delivery, benefits realisation and stakeholder assurance. Including oversight of funding, risk, performance and assurance frameworks to ensure effective stewardship of public investment and delivery against ministerial expectations.

The successful candidate would need to have the following experiences and skills:

• Expert knowledge of national policing structures, governance and decision-making processes, including the National Police Chiefs’ Council, Home Office and Department for Transport, and how these interact to shape national policy and funding.
• Leading national strategy development and aligning organisational capability, funding and delivery to achieve long-term system outcomes.
• Proven track record of delivering national programmes or portfolios with full SRO accountability, including measurable outcomes, governance oversight and benefits realisation.
• Leading multi-agency transformation across organisational boundaries, integrating operational, analytical and corporate functions into a coherent delivery model.
• In-depth knowledge of public sector funding mechanisms, including grant management, business case development and financial assurance requirements

How to apply:

To apply for this role please email [email protected] to request a copy of the candidate application pack.

To apply for this post, you will need to submit the following documentation:

• A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements.
• A Statement of Suitability (no longer than two pages) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role.
• Additional Information Form
• Diversity Monitoring Form

Completed applications must be submitted by 23:55, 26^th July 2026.

We view diversity as fundamental to our success. To tackle today’s complex policing challenges, we need a workforce made up from all of London’s communities. Applications from across the community are therefore essential.

As a Disability Confident committed employer, the Met has committed to ensuring that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions have the opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations.