Volunteer - Independent Trust, Assurance & Confidence (ITAC) Board Member

Job description

Volunteer - Independent Trust, Assurance & Confidence (ITAC) Board Member

Department

OPCC

Location

Buckinghamshire , Oxfordshire

Rank/Grade

Volunteer

Part/Full Time

As and when required

Type of Contract

Volunteer

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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 . 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.

At Thames Valley Police (TVP) we work together to protect our communities. Whether as an officer, staff member or volunteer, you will make a difference and play an important role in helping achieve our mission. As you take on a role with pride and confidence, you will be supported, developed and valued, ensuring you can be at your best in the service of our communities. Learn more .

Working Smart. You will be joining an organisation that strives to improve every day. In the post-pandemic era this means changing the way we work and deliver our services, which brings a number of benefits including a more flexible and capable workforce.

Supporting You. Your wellbeing and safety is at the heart of all we do. Whilst you are doing the work that matters, we'll be supporting you via a wide range of Wellbeing services, partnerships and initiatives. We have a number of active staff support networks and buddy schemes which you will have access to and can be involved with. We are committed to building a workforce that better reflects the communities we serve and an inclusive culture that not only values, but finds strength in difference. We also offer a comprehensive range of benefits and discount schemes, some provided directly by the organisation and others via partnerships including Blue Light card. Learn more about how we will be .

Developing You. We promote a culture where your continuous professional development and learning is actively encouraged and where people have the opportunity, and responsibility, to achieve their full potential.

Vetting. All posts require a level of Police Vetting as per the National Vetting Code of Practice. The residency requirement is necessary to enable all applicants to be checked in an equitable manner. Thames Valley Police will allow applicants to apply who do not necessarily reach the criteria as long as they have proven UK residency and supporting evidence where necessary. Applications will be considered on a case by case basis.

As part of our ongoing commitment to fair and transparent recruitment, we provide guidance on how AI may be used during the application and interview processes. Please familiarise yourself with our