PYG21 Detective Superintendent - Safeguarding Governance *External*

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Detective Superintendent – Safeguarding Governance
1 full‑time, permanent position
Location: Wakefield

Role Overview

West Yorkshire Police invite applications from substantive Detective Superintendents with at least 12 months experience at the Superintendent rank and a proven track record in Child Safeguarding/Child Protection at a senior level. The role will report to the Chief Superintendent for Local Policing – Safeguarding Governance and focuses on delivering outstanding child protection services across the force.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all child protection processes within West Yorkshire Police.
• Conduct regular quality assurance checks to maintain standards of child protection investigations.
• Develop, implement and manage all policies and procedures related to child protection.
• Build and maintain positive, collaborative relationships with peers, Police Commanders and partner agencies across West Yorkshire.
• Oversee and monitor the timely and accurate provision of management information, KPIs, and statistics to inform decision making within the Force.
• Coordinate recommendations from statutory reviews of WYP\’s child protection activities, develop action plans and oversee implementation.
• Identify development areas in WYP\’s child protection delivery and ensure the training offer is agile to respond.
• Support the organisation’s continual improvement and shape its future by reducing demand, improving performance and delivering positive outcomes.

Key Qualifications & Experience

• Substantive Detective Superintendent with a minimum of 12 months experience in rank.
• Proof of a senior level track record in Child Safeguarding/Child Protection.
• Support from Senior Leadership Team/Chief Officer team (as appropriate).
• Up‑to‑date and satisfactory Personal Development Review (PDR) or equivalent.
• Meet WYP attendance standard.
• Excellent operational footprint with evidence of exceptional delivery.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills at all levels.
• Strategic drive to improve and deliver performance outcomes.
• Innovative and creative approach with experience of successful large‑scale change.
• Commitment and passion for the public service in West Yorkshire.

Application Process

Interested candidates should apply before the closing date: Thursday 6 November 2025 at 23:55 hours. Successful applicants will be required to fully vet, and may need to travel/work across the Force, Region and nationally as required. For inquiries, contact the resourcing team at resourcing.policestaffrecruitment@westyorkshire.police.uk.

EEO Statement

West Yorkshire Police is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities it serves. Applications are welcomed from all minority groups and individuals identified with one or more protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010.