Inclusion and Wellbeing

Delivering our best requires everyone to be at their best

Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary are proud to provide a highly-skilled, dedicated and accessible team that works with the whole organisation to maximise our workforce attendance, productivity and resilience to help make Hampshire & Isle of Wight a safe place to live, work and visit.

Our Inclusion and Wellbeing team strive to create a culture whereby our Officers and Staff feel valued and respected. The team ensures that the Constabulary meets our aim of representing all our communities we serve and makes sure we foster brilliant relationships with all our communities we serve.

People from different backgrounds, with different experiences and working styles, help us learn and be the best Police Force we can be. This helps us to make better decisions and solve problems faster which is extremely important because our actions can so easily make the difference in someone’s life.

We want colleagues to feel engaged and proud to work for Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, recognised and valued for their work, with opportunities to lead and develop. We aim to be ethical and inclusive of all. We support each other and promote positive wellbeing to create a happy and healthy work environment

Our staff support programmes are available to Officers, Staff and volunteers, these include but are not limited to;

  • Black, Ethnic and Minority (BEAM) support group
  • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender (LGBT) Resource Group
  • Christian Police Association
  • Inspire Network for Women
  • Disability Support Network
  • Hampshire Association of Muslim Police
  • Maternity Support
  • Families Support Network
  • Miscarriage and Baby Loss Support Group
  • Chaplaincy
  • Neurodiversity & Dyslexia support
  • Armed Forces Forum

We are proud to be fully committed to the Armed Forces Covenant and holders of Gold Award status under the Employer Recognition Scheme.

We are committed to offering the option of flexible working to individuals who have caring responsibilities, ensuring they can effectively balance their professional duties with personal commitments. Additionally, we are dedicated to implementing reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of employees with disabilities, fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment for all.

If you would like support with your application and recruitment, please email positive.action@hampshire.police.uk