Job Title: Command/Area Performance Manager – Forensic Services Department
Closing Date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026 @ 23:55
Are you looking for a new and exciting opportunity?
Working closely with the Senior Leadership Team in the Forensic Services Department, we are looking for some one who has an interest in how performance and data interpretation can be used to truly improve performance and outcomes of investigations.
About the Role
Your role will be to provide effective, professional, and confidential support to the Area Commander and wider leadership team on performance delivery. You will be involved in the research, consultation, and development of policies to enable the Command to develop and deliver an excellent service. You will collaborate with Commanders to support performance analysis, problem solving, and best practice. This will include comprehensive administrative support, monitoring of performance improvement plans, providing analytical reports, and identifying areas for innovation.
For more information about the key role accountabilities, please view the full role profile.
What's on offer?
As members of Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary police staff you will have access to a wide benefits package*, including but not limited to:
- Fantastic Local Government Pension scheme
- 24 days annual leave rising to 29 days after 5 years service - (pro-rata for part-time workers) PLUS the 8 public bank holidays
- Blue Light Card - Retail, holiday and leisure discounts
- Family friendly policies supporting those with caring responsibilities
- Excellent wellbeing support including onsite wellbeing rooms and access to Employee Assistance Programme
- Staff representation groups and inclusion networks.
- Gym facilities at a number of our buildings
Application and interview
If you’ve never completed a competency-based application or interview before, make sure you read each competency or value in detail, research the STAR (situation, task, action, result) format and use it when giving evidence.
The recruitment competencies identified on the role profile can be used interchangeably throughout the selection process. It is recommended you make a note of them when starting your application. Candidates Guidance for Completing Application Forms
Essential Qualifications and Experience
We are looking for someone who has:
- QCF Level 6 qualification, or work experience deemed to be at a comparable level;
- Proven leadership capability with the ability to deliver results whilst inspiring others;
- Excellent skills in organisation, planning, analysis, decision making, and communication;
- Proven experience in a management role, working closely with senior management
- Evidence of producing strategic level work, and the ability to persuade and influence to achieve results;
- The ability to develop effective working relationships and partnerships including with senior people from a wide range of commands and external organisations; and
- Excellent ICT skills, particularly in the use of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of working with Office 365, Sharepoint and products such as PowerBi will be advantageous.
How to Apply
Please follow the online application link to apply. You will be required to enter personal details and complete our pre-screening questions. In addition, you will be required to provide evidence against the following competencies:
We are undefined aware Level 2
We take ownership – Level 2
We are collaborative – Level 2
We undefined and inspire – Level 2
We undefined critically - Level 2
We are innovative and open minded - Level 2
You should also be aware of the (courage, respect and empathy, public service)
Contact details for an informal discussion
For an informal discussion about this role, please contact the recruitment team on police.recruitment@hampshire.police.uk
