2009 Award Finalists
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FINALIST: Public Sector Peter Vaughan, Deputy Chief Constable, South Wales Police |
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| South Wales Police is one of the largest forces in the UK. It provides policing services to the 1.2 million people living in South Wales and employs over 5,000 people. Since becoming Deputy Chief Constable, Peter has made a huge difference both within the force and to the South Wales communities it serves, through the force’s vision – Keeping South Wales Safe. Peter took up office at a time when South Wales Police was emerging from a period of change that was creating a climate of uncertainty and affecting performance. He worked hard to win the confidence and trust of the Chief Constable, Police Authority and the entire staff within the service, introducing a back to basics approach to strengthen the fundamentals of good governance and performance. This created a sense of order and discipline and put the citizen and public confidence firmly at the heart of the organisational strategy. With such strong foundations laid, performance has steadily improved throughout his term in office and the force has a real sense of optimism and belief for the future. confidence and a sense of purpose for the service An engaging, empathetic and inclusive leader, Peter keeps in touch with the grass roots of the organisation and always has time for people. His leadership is clear, simple and resonates with the workforce, and he delivers it consistently with conviction and belief and his personal qualities inspire others to follow him. He has invested heavily in building the relationships and networks that create success, and leads other partners whose support can help develop a more prosperous South Wales. Peter is an inspiration to the service and those who work within it, recognition of his talent and achievements would be a huge endorsement of his massive contribution to public life. |
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