Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
All Wales Collaboration
Department
K All Wales Collaboration
Location
Porthcawl
Grade
SO12
Salary
35,526.00 - 40,893.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Fixed Term
Time Commitment Duration (Months)
12 months from appointment
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
10 November 2025
Interview Date
24 November 2025
Closing Date
07/11/2025, 12:00


Job Advert Description

Communications Officer - Police Collaboration Wales

About Police Collaboration Wales (PCW)

We are a small team who work across projects in police forces in Wales to aid the delivery of collaboration. These projects include areas such as technology, people, sustainability, forensics and more! We work on a range of exciting projects and programmes across the four Welsh police forces from our offices in the Bridgend area. We work 9-5 Monday-Friday, though do sometimes support activity on the weekend and evenings.

About the role and your key responsibilities:


The post holder will support the Programme Management Office Manager by...

Developing and delivering communications that increase awareness, drive engagement and highlight the benefits of collaboration. Advising on and implementing appropriate communication strategies to engage relevant audiences.

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


We are looking for a proactive and highly organised individual with a strong background in communications to join our team. You must be proficient in Microsoft applications and ideally have experience with graphic design tools such as Canva.


Strong interpersonal skills are essential as you will work collaboratively with colleagues across the four police forces of Wales and will engage with stakeholders at all levels. You must have excellent writing and editing skills to produce high-quality, accurate and timely communications. We are seeking someone who can drive communications for the department, championing its work and promoting its achievements internally and externally.


Above all, you will bring creativity, attention to detail and a passion for storytelling that helps drive successful collaboration.


The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.


Please note, if you are 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.


If you would like any more information about the role, please contact the Programme Management Office Manager, Hanna Blatchford:


Hanna.Blatchford@south-wales.police.uk