Jo Edwards

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Transformational Leadership, Driving Performance, Creating Inclusive Cultures, Delivering Organisational Change, Specialist Advisor Organised Crime, Investigations, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Safeguarding @
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United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Jo Edwards

With over two decades of executive leadership and thirty years investigative experience in law enforcement. I have led teams tackling some of the most complex challenges across serious organised crime, counter-terrorism, major crime, intelligence, covert policing and complex safeguarding. As a former Assistant Chief Constable, I have driven strategic operations and collaborations that delivered exceptional results, earning national recognition for strategic direction, cultural transformation and workforce development.My expertise of operating within high-risk environments has given me a unique perspective on leadership, performance, and strategic change. These specialised skills have been cultivated in areas where precision, risk management, and leadership are paramount, allowing me to enhance organisational development in a way few others can.I am passionate about applying this knowledge to help organisations across public, private and voluntary sectors to:Drive high-performance teams: my experience managing complex, high-risk operations translates to empowering teams to excel under pressure and deliver exceptional results.Build inclusive cultures: I understand how to create environments where diverse perspectives can truly contribute to organisational success, a vital skill developed from leading across strategic organisations and multi-agency partnerships.Delivering strategic change: I have led transformative initiatives within serious and organised crime, forensics, digital, major crime, intelligence and counter-terrorism that have not only improved operational effectiveness, but also reshaped entire organisational cultures.The depth of my investigative experience uniquely positions me to bring a fresh perspective on driving performance and building strong, resilient teams. I am focused on applying these specialised skills to help organisations—within and beyond law enforcement to achieve meaningful change, build strong teams, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.If you're seeking a leader who combines strategic vision with a unique depth of experience in critical areas, I’d love to connect and explore how we can work together to achieve your organisation’s goals.

Jo Edwards's Current Company Details
Self-employed

Self-Employed

Transformational Leadership, Driving Performance, Creating Inclusive Cultures, Delivering Organisational Change, Specialist Advisor Organised Crime, Investigations, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Safeguarding
Jo Edwards Work Experience Details
  • Self-Employed
    Consultant
    Self-Employed Apr 2024 - Present
    Manchester, England, United Kingdom
    With over two decades of executive leadership and thirty years of investigative experience, I have successfully led teams in tackling some of the most complex challenges in serious organised crime, covert policing, counter-terrorism, major crime, and safeguarding. As a former Assistant Chief Constable my expertise lies in strategic leadership, driving performance, cultural transformation and workforce development across law enforcement and multi-agency partnerships.Key achievements include delivering 'Outstanding' ratings in the HMICFRS Inspection for the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (NWROCU), fostering notable practices across the areas of culture, strategic planning, and workforce development. My focus has always been on driving high-performance teams, building inclusive environments, and executing transformative organisational change.I am passionate about helping organisations across all sectors—public, private, and voluntary to achieve meaningful change, develop resilient teams, and foster inclusive, high-performing cultures.
  • Merseyside Police
    Assistant Chief Constable
    Merseyside Police Jan 2022 - Apr 2024
    North West England
    Executive Leadership role with responsibility and oversight of multiple strategic collaborations including North West Regional Crime Unit, North West Regional Firearms Training, Motorway Patrol Group, Underwater Search. Working with regional forces, national law enforcement partners such as the national Crime Agency. Serious Crime Portfolio Office and government partners. Delivered 'Outstanding' rating in the HMICFRS Inspection (2023) NWROCU with a number of areas of notable practice in the areas of culture, strategic planning and workforce development.
  • North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (Nwrocu)
    Head Of North West Regional Organised Crime Unit
    North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (Nwrocu) Aug 2021 - Jan 2022
    North West, England, United Kingdom
    Executive leadership role with responsibility for a six force strategic collaboration across the North west region. My focus was protecting the north west communities from serious and organised crime with strategic oversight of a number of specialist covert capabilities.
  • Lancashire Constabulary
    Executive Leader (Assistant Chief Constable)
    Lancashire Constabulary Mar 2018 - Aug 2021
    Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
    Executive Leadership overseeing significant portfolio of investigative, forensic and criminal justice (1500+).Accredited Strategic Firearms Commander with responsibility for high risk policing operationsSenior Responsible Officer for Forensics, Senior Authorising officers for Covert Authorities (RIPA)Management of strategic organisational change and business planningManagement of organisational budgets, including efficiency and effectiveness programmesLeading organisational workforce reform, cultural change and workforce developmentStrategic workforce planning and developmentBuilding and managing strategic partnerships with criminal justice and safeguarding partnerships Working with chief executives across local authority and unitary arrangementsChair of local Criminal Justice Board, Strategic Safeguarding Board and CONTEST BoardImplementing multi-partnership change programmes
  • North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (Nwrocu)
    Senior Leader Detective Superintendent
    North West Regional Organised Crime Unit (Nwrocu) Aug 2016 - Aug 2018
    North West
    Senior Leader in regional collaboration, responsible for covert policing portfolios including sensitive intelligence, undercover policing, prison intelligence and regional intelligence functions
  • Lancashire Constabulary
    Senior Leader (Detective Superintendent) Counter Terrorism
    Lancashire Constabulary Apr 2014 - Aug 2016
    Lancashire, England, United Kingdom
    Senior Leadership position overseeing Counter terrorism Unit in Lancashire, working with theCounter Terrorism Policing North West. Responsible for local delivery of the National 4P plan, intelligence, prevent, investigations and ports policing

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Jo Edwards's current role is Transformational Leadership, Driving Performance, Creating Inclusive Cultures, Delivering Organisational Change, Specialist Advisor Organised Crime, Investigations, Intelligence, Counter Terrorism & Safeguarding.

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Jo Edwards attended Liverpool John Moores University, Clarendon College.

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