Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary is taking its police recruitment roadshow to three shopping centres on Sunday 15 November 2026, from 2pm to 4pm. The force will have stands at Festival Place in Basingstoke, the Chantry Centre in Andover and Princes Mead in Farnborough, where anyone curious about policing can meet serving officers and recruitment staff. The roadshow is aimed both at people who are only curious and at those who are ready to apply. ## Where to find the roadshow All three roadshow stands run at the same time, 2pm to 4pm on Sunday 15 November. In Basingstoke the team will be at Festival Place, outside Iceland. In Andover they will be at the Chantry Centre, outside Waitrose. In Farnborough they will be at Princes Mead, opposite Holland and Barrett. Visitors can drop in, meet officers, staff and volunteers, and hear about their personal experiences of the job, according to the constabulary's [careers events page](https://hampshirepolicejobs.co.uk/career-events/). ## What you can ask about The constabulary says visitors can learn about the wide range of policing and police staff careers available, the entry routes, the recruitment process, eligibility requirements and assessment stages. Staff will give practical advice on completing applications and preparing for interviews and assessments, and explain training, development and progression, benefits and wellbeing services. ## Live vacancies to apply for now The roadshow comes as the force lists 45 live external vacancies on its [vacancies board](https://hampshire-constabulary.tal.net/vx/lang-en-GB/mobile-0/channel-1/appcentre-External/brand-3/user-1001797/wid-9/spa-1/candidate/jobboard/vacancy/14/adv/). Several close soon: an Evidence Officer role in Southampton closes on 12 November, a Police Contact Enquiry Officer role closes on 22 November, and Detention Officer roles close on 29 November. The Detective Constable Entry Programme remains open until 23 July 2027. Anyone who cannot make the roadshow can apply through the same vacancies board.