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