Job Details
Role Title: Senior HR Advisor - HC622347
Salary Range: PO3, £45,147 - £48,894 per annum (£18,302 - £19,821 pro rata)
Work Location: Strategic Headquarters, Eastleigh (with Hybrid Working available)
Hours per week: 15 hours per week (this must include Friday as a working day)
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Sunday 12 October 2025 at 23:59 hours
Interviews: CVF based interviews will be held week commence 10 November 2025.
Please note that due to the timescales for recruitment to this role, this is a fixed interview date and candidates that are selected for interview will need to be able to attend on this date.
Advert Text
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary (HIOWC) is a diverse organisation that provides policing and support to more than 2 million residents. As an employer we recognise it is our workforce that are central to everything we do to enable the highest level of public service. We aim to provide a supportive and dynamic working environment where staff and officers can achieve their full potential, have a healthy work-life balance, and feel valued for what they do.
The Role
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is seeking an HR professional to join our People and Development function as a Senior HR Advisor within the Policy and Reward team, on a permanent contract, for 15 hours per week.
Reporting to the People Services Manager (Policy and Reward team), you will work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment contributing to people services reward related projects and implementing HR policies, procedures and guidance that support the Constabulary’s strategies and priorities.
By developing a thorough understanding of the organisation and with an ability to effectively contribute to policy and reward related projects, you will lead on a variety of projects, engaging with key stakeholders; ensuring outcomes are delivered in a timely manner and in line with organisational priorities, policy and legislative requirements.
Effective communication skills, previous experience in a policy and reward related role and of leading on policy and reward related projects, knowledge of IT systems including SAP, and reporting and analytical skills are also desirable.
Additional Information:
For further information about this role, please click for the full Role Profile..
About You
You will need to be educated to QCF Level 6 or have work experience deemed to have brought the post holder to a comparable level.
You will also need to possess a Level 7 CIPD qualification or have equivalent experience to MCIPD level.
All role holders will need to undergo and maintain appropriate vetting in order to carry out the full duties of the role.
Whilst the role is contractually based at HIOWC’s Strategic Headquarters in Eastleigh, hybrid working will be available to those joining the team.
Applicants must also be aware that there will be a requirement to travel to policing sites within Hampshire and Isle of Wight as required.
Essential Experience
Generalist HR experience in a policy & reward role.
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with managers and the workforce with staff at all levels and an ability to constructively challenge and resolve problems accordingly.
Good communication skills (both written & oral).
Understanding and working knowledge of relevant UK employment legislation.
Essential Qualifications
Educated to QCF Level 6 OR work experience deemed to have brought the potholder to a comparable level.
CIPD graduate (Level 7 Advanced Certificate in Human Resources) or equivalent HR experience deemed to have brought the role holder to a comparable level.
Competencies and Personal Qualities
We are Emotionally Aware Level 2
We Take Ownership Level 2
We Support and Inspire Level 2
We Analyse Critically Level 2 Level 2
Values
For assistance in completing your application, please see our Candidate guidance for completing application forms.
What we can offer you
This is a challenging and rewarding role. We offer continued support and professional development opportunities, as well as a competitive benefits package, including:
-Flexible working opportunities
-Hybrid Working
-Minimum 25 days annual leave entitlement plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 after 5 years’ service (pro rata for part time hours)
-An attractive contributory pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
-Access to Tax-Free Childcare Scheme
-Interest free travel loans and discounts i.e. Cycle to Work scheme
-Access to Hampshire Police Leisure and Sport
-Gym facilities across a number of police sites as well as dual gym services with Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service in a number of co-located building including Strategic Headquarters, Eastleigh
-Access to the Blue Light Card
-Extensive wellbeing offer and welfare support including access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
-Access to staff network groups
-Family friendly policies
-Free parking on site (and overflow parking)
-Commitment to enhancing development, career progression and CPD of People and Development Services staff
-Reward and recognition through HIOWC framework.
Contact details for an informal discussion
If you would like to discuss any aspects of the role or have any key questions prior ing, Apply the Policy and Reward team mailbox - hiowcpolicyandrewardhampshire.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.actionhampshire.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.
