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West Midlands Police has appointed Jen Mattinson as its substantive Deputy Chief Constable (DCC), following a competitive selection process.
Chief Constable Scott Green announced the appointment on 11 November, after an independent stakeholder panel and interview process took place on 10 November. Mattinson has been serving as temporary DCC since January 2026, having originally joined West Midlands Police as an Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) in December 2023.
She began her policing career with West Mercia Police in 2001, after completing a law degree at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. In 2009, she was selected for the national High Potential Development Scheme, through which she gained a master’s degree in Police Leadership and Management.
During her career, Mattinson has completed several specialist commander programmes, including serving as a Specialist Strategic Firearms Commander and Gold Public Order Commander.
“I am delighted for Jen and our force on this appointment. She brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise and is a highly successful and professional police leader, respected by colleagues and partners, regionally and nationally.
“Jen is already inspiring our next generation of officers, bringing great value to the force and together we are committed to ensuring West Midlands Police continues to prevent harm, protect people, and build trust with people and communities across the region.”
Chief Constable Green.
DCC Mattinson said she was proud of the force’s achievements and improvements over recent years, adding that she remained committed to working alongside the Chief Constable to provide a trusted and visible police service.
She said: “I am immensely proud of this force and the achievements and improvements we have made during the last few years to better protect people, catch more criminals and rightly provide the care and support victims and witnesses deserve.
“I remain committed to ensuring, that with the Chief Constable, I lead the officers, staff and volunteers of West Midlands Police in being a trusted, visible and outstanding police service for the people of the West Midlands, reducing harm, and working with the public and our partners to solve the problems that negatively impact on people’s lives.”
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