Operational Business Support Administrator

Force

South Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

Cardiff & Vale BCU

Department

Cardiff & Vale BCU – Operational Support Unit

Location

Cardiff Bay

Grade

SC24

Salary

£25, £29, 859.00

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

2

Shortlisting Date

8 January 2026

Interview Date

15 January 2026

Closing Date

18/12/2025, 15:00

Job Advert Description

Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs

South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.

We want to be the best at understanding and responding to our community\’s needs. To do this we need the very best candidates from a wide range of backgrounds to apply to become part of our policing family.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as an Operational Business Support Administrator in our Operational Support Department at Cardiff Bay, 37 hours per week. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The Operational Support Unit delivers invaluable support to the Capital\’s front-line policing teams. We carry out a wide range of functions including support relating to Human Resources, Finance/Budgets, Health and Safety, Compliance, Evidential Property Management and general administrative functions.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The role is very dynamic and varied and requires someone who is organised, a good communicator and has a keen eye for accuracy and detail. In addition to this, a good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as word, excel and outlook is required.

In a multi-functional environment, the role of Administrator will involve:

• Assisting the Team Leaders with tasks that are delegated to the team – these can be practical/hands-on and computer-based tasks
• Travelling to stations within the Basic Command Unit to assist colleagues in tasks
• Processing and transferring evidential property within our Stores
• Navigating and recording information on police specific systems

What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:

Must be keen, enthusiastic and have previous experience of working in an administrative role and as part of a team.

Essential Skills for the role:

Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications

Must show attention to detail and accuracy

Must adapt to fluctuating workloads

Must be able to work as a member of a team, encouraging and motivating others

Must be receptive and respond to new procedures.

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.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Danielle Green on or Emma Gould on

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.

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