Job Description

Force
Dyfed Powys Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business area / Department
Corporate Communications
Location
Headquarters
Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational
Agile
Grade
F
Salary
36,630 - 39,813
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
1
Interview Date
30 October 2025
Closing Date
22/10/2025, 23:55


Job Advert Description
Are you a confident communicator looking for the next step in your career in a role that will allow you to make a genuine difference to communities across south-west and mid Wales?


We're searching for Corporate Communications Officers with a mix of skills, who will play an active role in the full spectrum of communications, including campaign development and delivery, internal communications, media relations and proactive content creation.


We need strong writing skills, curiosity and eagerness to learn about Dyfed-Powys Police, its officers, staff and communities, and the ability to take a story and build creative comms around it.


This is a varied and fast-paced role where you'll manage communications around operational policing matters on press desk, which means you'll be on the frontline of breaking news, supporting colleagues across the force with communications around live investigations and incidents, responding to queries from officers, staff and journalists, as well as keeping the public informed.


You'll also get stuck in to planning and delivering communications activity that informs communities about the work we do to keep people safe, writing proactive content for different platforms, and making best use of traditional and new media.


We're looking for colleagues who can build positive relationships with teams and stakeholders across the force area, influence people at all levels of the organisation, and work well as part of a team.


Where you have experience, you will hit the ground running. Training will be available for areas in which you are not as experienced, and you'll become part of a friendly, passionate, and supportive team. You'll join the on-call rota when you're ready, with a standby allowance and additional payment for out of hours work.


Existing media law knowledge is a bonus but not a must - training will be provided to get you up to speed.


Communicating effectively with our people and our communities has never been more important, so if you're a talented communicator with heaps of enthusiasm and ideas, a background in the media, marketing , or a busy communications role, and would like to use your skills for the benefit of our force and the areas we serve, we'd love to hear from you!


Dyfed-Powys Police is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability or any other irrelevant factor.


Although advertised as full-time posts, we invite applications from those seeking flexible working hours.


We can offer you:

Salary of 36,630 - 39,813 24 days annual leave starting, increasing to 29 days after five years' service and 32 after 10 years Flexi time, with up to 24 flexi days per year Bank holidays Stand-by allowance of 36.13 per 12 hours on call The role is based at our headquarters in Llangunnor, Carmarthenshire, but hybrid working is available and encouraged

Plus:

Access to onsite gym Option to join Blue Light Card scheme for discounts at various shops and businesses Cycle to Work scheme Occupational Health support including wellbeing and counselling Generous pension scheme Generous maternity, paternity and adoption leave entitlements Sick pay provisions Access to force support networks and sports teams

All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.


https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/police-staff-attainments-english.pdf

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.


We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.



We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact: recruitment@dyfed-powys.police.uk