At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide essential admin support to maximise forensic science operations for South Wales and Gwent Police.
- Company: Join the South Wales Police team, committed to community safety and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, paid leave, and a generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Diversity is key; we encourage applications from all backgrounds, especially underrepresented groups.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in public safety while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: GCSE A-C in Maths and English, plus office experience and computer literacy.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Level of Welsh language ability required: 2
Shortlisting Date: 6 August 2026
Interview Date: 24 September 2026
Closing Date: 31/07/2026, 15:00
About the team/Department you will be joining:
You will be required to work in a multi-functional confidential high quality and comprehensive clerical and budgetary support to the Supervisor in order to help maximise the effective use of forensic science administration duties by both South Wales and Gwent Police.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
- Provide general administration duties which may include:
- Word processing/keyboarding inputting
- Formatting documents
- Ordering
- Mail collection and distribution
- Assistance with courier collections and deliveries – Receive, store and process of existing exhibits to various required in house and external providers
- Daily contact with police officer enquiries
- Daily contact with Forensic Service providers
- Provide relevant information both face to face and/or electronic based on existing departmental procedures and processes
- Work in line with ISO 17025
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
- Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications with a high standard of keyboard skills
- Previous office experience
- Good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level including Maths and English
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.
Please note, if you are an internal candidate and subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, your appointment or placement in the role may be delayed pending an outcome. Whether the role is held open will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.
Benefits:
There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, from learning and development opportunities to schemes which aim to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, as well as generous Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies and many more.
Diversity & Inclusion:
As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.
To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.
If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact.
We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.
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