Volunteer IAG Member - HIOWC268

Job Title: Volunteer Independent Advisory Group (IAG) Member - HIOWC268

Location: New Forest, Eastleigh, Test Valley. Basingstoke & Deane, Winchester, Hart & Rushmoor, East Hampshire, Havant, Portsmouth, Fareham, Gosport and the Isle of Wight

Salary: Volunteer


Join Our Team and Help Shape Safer Communities

Are you passionate about supporting your community and making a positive difference in local policing?

We are looking for individuals from all backgrounds to join our Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs). As a member, you will share your experiences, perspectives and knowledge to help ensure policing is fair, inclusive and responsive to the needs of all communities.

About the Role

Independent Advisory Groups (IAGs) are made up of members of the public who meet to provide independent advice, ideas and constructive challenge on local policing matters.

As an IAG member, you will act as a ‘critical friend’— offering insight into how policing activity may impact different communities and helping to improve trust and confidence.

You will:

• Attend a minimum of three meetings per year
• Share your lived experience and community insight
• Provide constructive challenge to policing activity and decision-making
• Support discussions around local issues affecting communities
• Contribute to scrutiny and conversations about how policing services are delivered
• Share appropriate information within your communities and feedback on how it is received

For more information please see the full role profile.

Why This Role Matters

Your voice will help ensure policing better understands and responds to the needs of all communities.

By providing an independent perspective, you will support greater fairness, transparency and trust, helping to shape more inclusive outcomes for the public.

If you’re motivated to support your community and contribute to positive change, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

Who We’re Looking For

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those who are representative of the diverse communities across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.

You don’t need previous policing experience — just the ability to:

• Communicate openly and respectfully

• Listen to different perspectives

• Offer honest and constructive feedback

• Work collaboratively with others
  
  

Additional Information

• This is a voluntary role

• You must live and work within Hampshire or the Isle of Wight

• Reasonable travel expenses will be reimbursed

• Full support and guidance will be provided

Competencies

We are Emotionally Aware Level 1

We Collaborate Level 1

Public Service

For any assistance in completing our application form, please do check our Candidate Guidance for Completing an Application Form.

About Us

For further information about this role, or if you have any queries, please contact the Police Recruitment Team on police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk or on 02380 451611.