Independent Trust, Assurance & Confidence (ITAC) Board Member – Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Help shape trust and confidence in policing across Thames Valley
Are you passionate about making a positive difference in your community? The Thames Valley Independent Trust, Assurance & Confidence (ITAC) Board is seeking committed and diverse individuals to provide independent scrutiny, challenge and assurance to Thames Valley Police and the Office of the Police & Crime Commissioner.
As an ITAC Board Member, you will act as a critical friend, reviewing policing policies, practices and performance to help improve fairness, transparency, legitimacy and public confidence. We welcome applications from people with professional expertise, lived experience or strong community connections who can bring fresh perspectives and constructive challenge.
What you'll do:
- Attend quarterly Board meetings and scrutiny activities.
- Review performance data, reports and evidence.
- Provide independent challenge and recommendations.
- Represent community perspectives and experiences.
- Contribute to one of five scrutiny areas:
What we're looking for:
- A commitment to improving public trust and confidence in policing.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
- An ability to consider evidence and provide constructive challenge.
- A desire to represent and support diverse communities across Thames Valley.
Time commitment: Approximately 16 hours per month.
Location: A mixture of in-person meetings at HQ South, Kidlington, and virtual meetings via Microsoft Teams.
Term: Four-year appointment (Chair appointments are two years).
Expenses: Travel and other approved out-of-pocket expenses will be reimbursed.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. Together, we want our Board to reflect the communities we serve.
Join us and help strengthen trust, accountability and confidence in policing across Thames Valley.
If you have any queries please contact the Recruitment Team at RecruitmentPoliceStaff@thamesvalley.police.uk. We will endeavour to respond to your query as quickly as possible.
Please use Google Chrome when completing your application, wherever possible, as this will enhance performance.
The closing date for enquiries and receipt of completed applications is Sunday 29 November 2026.
Please note this vacancy may be removed prior to the closing date once sufficient candidates have been sourced.
