New South Yorkshire police chief advertisement: "a challenging opportunity"

An advertisement for the top job at the crisis-hit South Yorkshire force says its new chief will face "a challenging opportunity."

The advert, on the force's Police and Crime Commissioner's website, asks "for an exceptional chief officer to transform the police service for the benefit of our communities."

It also says the candidate will have "the appropriate experience, ambition and vision to lead the South Yorkshire police service in building public trust and confidence.The successful applicant will provide ethical, inspirational and resilient leadership for the police service working with the Police and Crime Commissioner and senior leadership group to keep South Yorkshire safe."

"Applicants must also have a track record of ethically based decision making and substantial evidence of leading with integrity in a demanding executive role, including leading the delivery of fundamental change in organisational culture and service provision."

There will be an open day on 1 June to provide further information on the role and the issues currently facing South Yorkshire Police. This will be held by the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner.

Dr Billings suspended the current Chief Constable, David Crompton, after the results of the Hillsborough inquests. He was due to retire in November and is not expected to come back to his post.

The force is also under fire for its handling of the Rotherham child sexual exploitation scandal and is facing fresh calls for a public inquiry over the Battle of Orgreave.