Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
K Crime & Criminal Justice
Department
Force Intelligence Organised Crime Unit
Location
Bridgend
Grade
6SO1
Salary
32,247.00 - 37,692.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
15 December 2025
Interview Date
6 January 2026
Closing Date
09/12/2025, 15:00


Job Advert Description

Job Advert Description

This is a rewarding opportunity to join South Wales Police in the role of National Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) Administrator. We are recruiting for a permanent full-time post working within an organisation that will truly support your success in the workplace, so if you're highly organised with an ability to prioritise your workload to deliver an exemplary standard of service on every occasion, then this could be the job for you.

What does the ANPR Administrator Role entail?

You will be supporting South Wales Police (SWP) and the Regional Tarian teams by administrating the National ANPR System (NAS) and all the users of the system from SWP and Tarian. Assisting with all levels of criminal investigations and ensuring the integrity of the NAS and all ANPR equipment functions correctly and performs correctly, including all static, mobile ANPR cameras and computers in compliance with national standards. You will have hands on working environment with technology, including cameras, computer settings and telecommunications devices.


You will become a subject matter expert and deliver training to officers and staff through the SWP learning and development programs.


You will also provide evidence of ANPR data for prosecutions and may be required to attend the Courts to give that evidence.


You will also be one part of a UK wide group of ANPR Administrators liaising with your counterparts in other police and law enforcement areas, including many private or government departments connected to the use of ANPR technology.


On the job training is provided by fully skilled and experienced staff to help develop you to become the single point of contact of contact for advanced ANPR knowledge.


Other duties will include, but not be limited to taking a leading role in the following.

Produce audit documentation of cameras performance, presenting outcomes and evidenced recommended decisions to managers for sign off. Monitor progress of ANPR systems on an annual programme of audit, identifying trends and managing remediation activity and opportunities for pro-active policing. Produce reports for internal governance and external sources included Home Office reports. Support line management review all ANPR matters and processes and reporting practices to ensure these are up to date. Provide guidance to wider staff when conducting all aspects of ANPR work.

What will I need to be considered for the ANPR Administrator role?

Possess a methodical and analytical approach. Possess NVQ Level 4 or have relevant evidenced equivalent experience. A good aptitude, ability and familiarity with computer systems to gather information, interpret data and produce relevant report. Competent in the use of Microsoft Office, Word & Excel Ability to research and evaluate information from a wide variety of sources. Able to act in a confidential manner with sensitive information. A high level of self-motivation and innovation. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. A flexible approach to work, adapting to change of the working environment and working practices and keep abreast of changes in legislation and Force priorities and procedures. Hands on capability to work with technical camera and computer equipment.

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.


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 MV/SC 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


For further information, please contact T/DCI Chris Williams or Chris Jackson