Contract: Temporary for 12 Months
Closing Date: Monday 18th May 2026 at 23.59 hours
Information for Internal Staff who wish to apply for this role as a secondment
If you would like to apply for this temporary post as a secondment you must have the prior approval of your current Line Manager and Head of Department. Please therefore ensure you have completed the ‘Police Staff Internal Secondment Declaration’, and forwarded it as instructed to obtain their sign-off. This step must be completed so the form is submitted as part of the application process, prior to the vacancy’s closing date. Your declaration form should be uploaded alongside your application form. Please note that completion of this declaration is required whether or not your application is supported. Lack of managerial support will not prohibit you from applying, but it may have implications on your employee status. As a result you should consider this fully. Such applications will be treated on a case-by-case basis and following consultation with the Head of HR & OD, as per the Secondment guidance.
Are you looking for a new and exciting role supporting the JOU in TVP and Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to deliver events, plans and operations?
If so this could be the role for you
We are looking for someone to join our busy Operational Planning team at TVP HQ Kidlington, to provide logistical support and co-ordination for major/critical incidents and events, (pre-planned and spontaneous) supporting Force, District and cross border deployments and plan the force response to requests for mutual aid and specialist support.
The role involves reviewing event and action plans, attending planning meetings and establishing the policing plans for the events, as well as supporting the command team to respond to critical and major incidents.
Educated to QCF Level 3 OR work experience deemed to have brought the postholder to a comparable level.
Able to demonstrate current competence in subject matter area.
Experience in event and operational planning
Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details, complete our pre-screening questions, and provide examples of when you have displayed the below competencies. Your answers to these competencies will be used to shortlist applications and reading the below links will assist you in completing your application.
Candidate guidance to completing application form
We are emotionally aware – Level 2
We take ownership – Level 1
We collaborate – Level 2
We support and inspire – Level 1
We analyse critically – Level 1
We are innovative and open minded – Level 1
You should also be aware of the values of Courage, Respect and Empathy, and Public Service.
If you are successful at shortlisting, you will be invited to attend an interview where any of the competencies listed on the role profile will also be assessed.
If you have an any queries, please contact the Recruitment Team on police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk.
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: positive.action@hampshire.pnn.police.uk
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.