Independent Scrutiny & Oversight Board Member

Thames Valley Police have committed to the development and deployment of the Race Action Plan across all areas of the force. The Action Plan aims to tackle racism and racial disparity in every area of policing.

The ISOB exists to provide overview and external scrutiny, to provide assurance of the Police's Plan of Action and its Outputs.

The expected time commitment is a maximum of 2 days per month split across a range of activities.

We welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, experience, sexuality, religion/beliefs, disability, ethnicity, heritage, gender, socio-economic background or other differences.

This voluntary role will include the following duties;

• Work in a transparent manner keeping good records of meetings, decisions and correspondence which can be made publicly accessible as appropriate.
• Hold the Police Race Action Plan board (“the PRAP”) to account for performance by monitoring and scrutinising the actions taken to implement the Action Plan.
• Have the authority to engage with internal and external stakeholders who could provide support and advice to shape and deliver the Plan. This will include external organisations and those leading in relevant fields, as well as staff networks and associations.
• Establish, with the PRAP, a baseline from which PRAP progress can be measured. The ISOB will therefore receive and be able to request data and information through the Action Plan’s central team.
• Offer advice and guidance to the PRAP on the Action Plan and where appropriate to Forces and NPCC Coordination Committees in order to help shape their activity.
• Use an independent voice to communicate and report on progress against the Action Plan.

Please do not hesitate to make contact should you wish to obtain further information and to apply for the role.