Citizens in Policing Supervisor - HC622812

Hampshire County Council; Netley; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional government body in England is seeking a Citizens in Policing Supervisor to lead efforts in volunteer engagement and community policing. This pivotal role requires exceptional leadership skills and an enthusiasm for working with volunteers. You'll guide staff and drive strategies that influence policing across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. The role offers hybrid working options, ensuring work-life balance while making a difference in the community.

Benefits

Attractive contributory pension scheme

Cycle to Work schemes

Access to leisure and sport activities

Gym facilities at office locations

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working with volunteers.
• Proven experience in leading and managing staff teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support staff in delivering community impact.
• Maximise volunteer contributions to achieve police objectives.
• Liaise in the recruitment of volunteers from diverse communities.

Skills

Leadership

Working with volunteers

Community engagement

Education

QCF Level 4 or equivalent experience

Job description

Citizens in Policing Supervisor - HC622812

Location: Southern Support and Training HQ, Netley (Hybrid working available)

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (37 hours per week)

Salary: £40,383 to £42,612 per annum

Do you want to make a difference in keeping Hampshire and the Isle of Wight safe?

Volunteers are at the very heart of our policing community, playing vital roles in strengthening the bond between the force and the public we serve. This is your opportunity to step into a pivotal position at the Strategic Area Policing Hub (SAPH), where you will shape strategy, drive collaboration, and champion the work of Police Support Volunteers and Independent Advisory Groups, among others.

We are looking for someone who is not only skilled in leadership but also truly enthusiastic about working with volunteers; someone who values their contribution, inspires their commitment, and ensures their voices are heard.

If you are motivated by purpose, inspired by teamwork, and driven by a passion for working with volunteers, we invite you to bring your skills and leadership to our policing family.

Hybrid working is available for this role; you would be expected to work from the office 3 days a week, and are able to work at home for the remaining 2 days.

About the Role

As a leader within Citizens in Policing, you will guide and support staff, empowering them to deliver meaningful impact across our communities. This is more than a role; it is a chance to influence policing, nurture dedicated volunteers, and help us deliver excellence in service.

Your role on any day may include:

• Working to maximise volunteer contribution in achieving force objectives and to strengthen partnerships between the police, its communities and other agencies.
• Maintaining and reviewing the force strategy for the Police Support Volunteer (PSV) Scheme, providing guidance on this in line with force policy, and ensuring all activity in relation to the PSV scheme is compliant.
• Liaising with People Services in the recruitment of volunteers to maintain appropriate resources and identify opportunities to attract volunteers from hard to reach communities.
• Working at strategic and district level in relation to the Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs), providing advice and guidance in line with force policy and manage the strategic IAG.
• To provide supervision to the Specials Co-ordinator, Police Support Volunteer Co-ordinator, CSAS Co-ordinator, Volunteer Police Cadet Support Officers and Citizens in Policing co-ordinators across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.
• Representing Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary at regional and national forums.

For further details about this role, please click for the full role profile .

About You

Do you have a genuine passion for working with volunteers, supported by experience in this area?

Do you bring proven experience in leading and managing staff teams?

Are you educated to QCF Level 4 or have relevant experience that would equate to this level?

If this sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

Ready to Apply?

If this sounds like the role for you, please follow the online application link to apply at the top or bottom of this advert. You will be asked to enter personal details and complete our screening questions (this is standard across all our applications).

In addition, you will be asked to provide evidence against the following topics. These areas form part of our police competency and values framework.

Please do take the time to follow the links to each of the above areas, to learn more about what we are looking for, and please then provide your answers on your application form, using specific examples to evidence how you have demonstrated the competency.

As an employer, Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary also offers a wide range of benefits which include:

• An attractivecontributory pension scheme
• Cycle to Work schemes
• Access toHampshire Police Leisure and Sport (providing a range of family and sporting activities)
• Gym facilities at a number of our buildings

For further information about this role, or if you have any queries, please contact the Police Recruitment Team on [e-mail] or on 02380 451611.

Please note that the email address you supply when submitting an application will be used for contact throughout the full lifecycle of that vacancy. You will not be able to amend your contact details. You should therefore ensure that you choose an appropriately accessible email address, being mindful that the process may take several months for some roles.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is an inclusive employer and strives to have a workforce representative of the communities we police and serve. We recognise that we are not fully representative and are working to address this imbalance through a variety of initiatives.

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is an equal opportunities employer that positively promotes flexible working, enabling officers and staff to achieve a healthy work-life balance whilst meeting operational requirements of the constabulary. We actively encourage applications to be made on a full time, part time or flexible working basis.

The Equality Act 2010 allows us to promote equality within Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary by adopting Positive Action to support people from under-represented groups. Our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience and welcome applications from all sections of the community. Our Positive Action team are available to provide support through the application and assessment process by contacting: [e-mail]

The Disability Confident campaign aims to remove barriers, increase understanding and ensure that people have opportunities to fulfil their potential and realise their aspirations. We will accommodate requests for reasonable adjustments where possible throughout our recruitment and promotions processes and encourage anyone requiring reasonable adjustments to disclose this at the earliest opportunity.