Head of Recruitment, Resourcing and Retention Location: Hampshire & Isle of Wight Grade/Rank: HMG D Vetting Level: Management 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. What You’ll Do 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. What You’ll Bring A strategic mindset with substantial experience in recruitment, resourcing, and retention leadership. Proven success in leading marketing and attraction campaigns, managing recruitment platforms, and delivering promotion processes. Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills. A passion for continuous improvement, innovation, and inclusive leadership. Why Join Us? Impact: Shape the future of policing in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Innovation: Lead transformation in a forward-thinking, people-first organisation. Inclusion: Be part of a team committed to diversity, equality, and community representation. Development: Access continuous professional development and leadership opportunities. Ready to Lead the Change? If you’re ready to take on a strategic leadership role where your work truly matters, we want to hear from you. Apply now and help us build a workforce for the future For a confidential conversation about this role, please contact our retained consultants at Penna: Andrew Barton on andrew.barton@penna.com / D 44 (0) 7922 386 432 Job Description