Location: Hampshire & Isle of Wight
Grade/Rank: HMG D
Vetting Level: Recruitment Vetting
Department: People and Development Services
Reports to: ACO – Director of People and Development

BE THE STRATEGIC FORCE BEHIND OUR WORKFORCE

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for people, strategy, and impact? Do you thrive on shaping the future of recruitment and retention in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment? Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is looking for an exceptional individual to lead and coordinate the implementation of our recruitment, resourcing, and retention strategy — and we want you on our team.
As Head of Recruitment, Resourcing and Retention, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to attract, develop, and retain a diverse, talented, and committed workforce that reflects the communities we serve. This is your opportunity to drive transformation, champion inclusivity, and make a lasting difference in policing.

• Lead with Vision: Develop and deliver a forward-thinking strategy for recruitment, promotion, and retention aligned with our People Strategy. Sustain, develop and grow police officer recruitment in a difficult recruitment market
• Drive Innovation: Explore and implement cutting-edge approaches to attraction, assessment, and retention — from digital platforms to inclusive campaigns.
• Champion Diversity: Ensure our workforce can best represent the rich diversity of our communities, supporting our DEI priorities.
• Inspire Excellence: Lead high-performing teams, deliver outstanding candidate experiences, and shape the future of our workforce.
• Collaborate Widely: Work with internal and external partners, agencies, and suppliers to deliver a proactive and inclusive approach to resourcing.