Simon Chubb is a highly experienced manager with over 27 years in the police service, demonstrating strong leadership, planning, operational management, and people skills. He has extensive experience investigating complex crimes and managing large teams. Currently seeking a new challenging role, he has a proven track record of success in security, surveillance, investigations, and translating plans into results.

1. SIMON CHUBB
Flexible, hardworking and results oriented manager with over 27 years’ experience and a
sustained record of success in the Police service. Extensive background in security, surveillance
and investigation, evaluating complex situations whilst working in a pressurised environment and
within tight deadlines. A pragmatic leader and outstanding team player who, through a
collaborative approach, creates robust plans to translate action into results. Strong analytical,
problem solving and decision-making skills with a passion for making a difference, together with
excellent communication skills. Now seeking a challenging and demanding new role with a
progressive organisation.
KEY SKILLS
• Planning & Leadership: Focuses on developing strategies that invest in future sustainable
success. Presents sound business cases supported with strong evidence. Communicates clearly to
teams, displaying purpose in achieving overall business objectives
• Operational Management & Control: Organises resources and processes so that all are
working towards common goals. Uses management information to highlight priority areas and ensure
planned benefits are realised
• People Management: Firm believer in participative style of engagement to encourage ideas and
good decision making at all levels. Helps identify development needs and addresses through planned
training supported with mentoring and coaching
• Negotiating and Influencing: objective and pragmatic in working towards win/win outcomes.
Always seeking practical and effective solutions in challenging and difficult situations
• Communication: Consistent, clear, inclusive and fact based communication style. Influences
internal and external stakeholders by considering other viewpoints and drivers when deciding most
appropriate communication method and content
PROFESSIONAL CAREER
Avon & Somerset Constabulary 1989 - 2016
Law Enforcement in South West England, comprising 5500 staff & budget of £276M
Detective Sergeant
Led large team of Detectives and Support Staff investigating all aspects of serious and major crime 2004 – 2016
• Investigating Officer tasked with overseeing all aspects of numerous homicide and serious
crime enquiries including scene liaison and preparation of files for submission to the Crown
Prosecution Service in order to make decision as to whether judicial proceedings should be
instigated.
• Fully accredited (SCAIDIP) specialist in Child Protection and Interviewing, and the investigation
of child death. Led multi agency teams tasked with investigating serious cases of child abuse
and the prosecution of offenders in very sensitive family based environments.
• Provide daily investigation plans and strategic reviews for investigators and the preparation of
detailed and comprehensive reports to various agencies including Crown Court, Magistrates
Court, Partner Agencies, Senior Managers and the Judiciary.
• Oversaw the conduct of extensive intelligence gathering processes including the use of covert
and sensitive strategies. Ensured legal compliance and proportionality and the safety and
welfare issues associated with covert deployment of operatives.
• Responsible for managing a large team with responsibility for welfare, training, discipline and
financial management of a budget in excess of £100k

2. Detective Constable 1999- 2004
Individual responsibility for leading complex criminal investigations and leading multi-agency initiatives to prevent and
detect crime.
• Had the individual responsibility for investigating numerous serious crimes including murder,
manslaughter, arson, attempted murder, firearms crime and fraud. Prepared case files for
presentation in Magistrates and Crown Court and guided and supported less experienced staff
in all aspects of criminal investigation.
• Specialised in tackling the illegal use and supply of controlled drugs in a challenging inner city
environment. Working on a multi-agency basis with other partners headed project which
focused on the emerging problems associated with crack cocaine and initiated a pro-active
response which reduced the availability of the drug and provided support to users.
• Daily dealings with members of the public to manage reports of crime, enquiries, complaints
and sensitive information. Developed very strong communication skills and had responsibility
for prioritising the allocation of work based on competing demands and availability of
resources.
Police Constable 1989-2009
• General Policing work including conducting the roles of a community police officer, response
car driver and deployment to proactive undercover work. Trained in all aspects of Police ICT,
Police Standard Driving Authorisation, First Aid & Medical accreditation.
EARLIER CAREER
Bath & North East Somerset Council – Part Time Youth Worker 1988 - 1989
Purnells Printing, Paulton - Packer 1988 - 1989
Taylor Plant, Bristol – Labourer 1987 - 1988
Australia – SLGC Care – Part time care worker for disabled adults) 1986 – 1987
Australia – Kendrick Motors – Machine Operator / Mechanic 1986 – 1989
Rolls Royce, Bristol – Toolmaker Apprenticeship / Metal Fitter 1980 - 1986
QUALIFICATIONS AFFILIATIONS AND TRAINING
Ordinary National Certificate in Aero Mechanical Engineering 1980 – 1982
5 x O Levels, 3 x CSE Grade1 1975 - 1980
Various Professional and Vocational training courses as part of Continuous Personal Development
Numerous Formal Commendations awarded during Police career
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Date of Birth: 2nd
July 1964 Squash, running, walking, travel and socialising