Lizzie Hunter
Penrith,Cumbria
Summary
I am a compassionate and dedicated leader who fosters a culture of positive morale and professional development whilst ensuring the delivery of high performance. I have a wealth of experience within the Criminal Justice System and experience of working with a range of different agencies at a senior level. I am passionate about delivering an outstanding service to the public in the most cost effective and efficient way by ensuring that working practices maximise opportunities for justice and social improvement. As an accomplished Chief Inspector I have extensive experience in leading large teams, managing local budgets, engaging with key stakeholders and driving strategic change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Detective Chief Inspector
Cumbria Police
Penrith, Cumbria
04.2023 - 01.2025
- Responsible for the tactical and strategic oversight of Reactive CID, Community Serious and Organised Crime and Safeguarding
- Tactical Lead for Serious Violence Duty in partnership with the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner
- Driven significant performance improvement and implemented performance governance structure
- Trained and accredited Senior Investigating Officer county wide for Cumbria including on call
- Management of over 50 staff and Senior Leader within Westmorland and Furness Basic Command Unit
- Budget Management
- Liaising with strategic and tactical leaders in policing and with statutory and non-statutory partners
Detective Inspector
Cumbria Police
07.2022 - 04.2023
- Detective Inspector of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub, management of police officers and police staff
- Multi agency lead for Cumbria Police within the Community Safety partnership with daily liaison with co-located partners
- Governance and review strategies for streamlining safeguarding reviews and maximising performance
- Police lead for Local Government Reform planning for the MASH Safeguarding Hub ensuring ongoing governance and the development of new effective working practices in a multi disciplinary setting
Detective Inspector
West Yorkshire Police
03.2018 - 07.2022
- Head of Serious and Organised Crime for Leeds District
- Intelligence Manager
- Reactive CID on call cover
Detective Sergeant
West Yorkshire Police
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Domestic Abuse Sergeant - Management of prisoners and compliance with PACE 1984, Domestic Abuse investigations and liaison with partner agencies to agree safe planning
Police Constable/Police Sergeant
West Yorkshire Police
08.2013 - 09.2017
- Various policing duties in this time as a response officer and neighbourhood policing Sergeant, liaising with victims, suspects, communities and local government including MPs
Court Manager
North East Lincolnshire Council
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Company Overview: Youth Offending Service
- Attending and speaking in Magistrates and Crown Court for sentence and bail applications for young offenders, case managing young offenders, writing pre sentence reports, liaising with defence barristers and solicitors, CPS, Social Care, Education
- Youth Offending Service
Deputy Manager and Prison Liaison Manager
Empower Offenders
04.2010 - 04.2011
- Company Overview: 3rd sector agency
- Set up a newly funded scheme as part of the senior leadership team to work with Hull Prison in order to plan release strategies for offenders returning to Grimsby
- Provide audit data and performance updates to Community Safety Strategic Board to update on success of programme
- Attend partnership meetings with the police, prison service, probation service, support agencies including DWP and alcohol and drug intervention
- Development of brand new policy and procedure for the newly established service including governance structure, HR, health and safety, employment contracts and practice guidance
- 3rd sector agency
Anti Social Behaviour Coordinator
North East Lincolnshire
01.2010 - 04.2011
- Chair of multi agency group responsible for strategic and operational response to anti social behaviour and budget management
Anti Social Behaviour Researcher
Humberside Police
01.2008 - 01.2010
Education
BA - Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Leeds
Leeds 09.2005 - 06.2008
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Tactical Implementation
- Leadership
- Multi agency collaboration
- Strong and adaptive communication skills
- Innovative and progressive thinker
- Dynamic Decision making
- Equality and Diversity Trained
- Positive action mentoring
- Problem solving
Affiliations
- Hiking
- Wild Swimming
- Music
- History
- Cooking
Accomplishments
Graduated from College of Policing Leadership Fast Track Programme – Cohort 1 2017
Nationally accredited PIP3 Senior Investigating Officer
Kidnap and Extortion Senior Investigating Officer
Timeline
Detective Chief Inspector
Cumbria Police
04.2023 - 01.2025
Detective Inspector
Cumbria Police
07.2022 - 04.2023
Detective Inspector
West Yorkshire Police
03.2018 - 07.2022
Detective Sergeant
West Yorkshire Police
09.2017 - 03.2018
Police Constable/Police Sergeant
West Yorkshire Police
08.2013 - 09.2017
Court Manager
North East Lincolnshire Council
04.2011 - 08.2013
Deputy Manager and Prison Liaison Manager
Empower Offenders
04.2010 - 04.2011
Anti Social Behaviour Coordinator
North East Lincolnshire
01.2010 - 04.2011
Anti Social Behaviour Researcher
Humberside Police
01.2008 - 01.2010
BA - Criminal Justice and Criminology
University of Leeds
09.2005 - 06.2008
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