Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
K Crime & Criminal Justice
Department
Justice Services
Location
Pontypridd
Grade
SC34
Salary
24,309.00 - 28,653.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
25 July 2025
Interview Date
8 August 2025
Closing Date
11/07/2025, 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 a Coroner Support Officer in our Coroner Services team at Pontypridd. Could you be who we are looking for?


About the team/Department you will be joining:


You will be working with and supporting a mixture of Coroner Officers both Police Staff & Police Officers. We work 8 - 4 Monday to Friday


About the role and your key responsibilities :


The purpose of the role is to provide support to the Coroner Officers, monitor and co-ordinate tasks and priorities between coronial resources, partner agencies and policing which will assist HM Coroner in the execution of their duties.


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


We are looking for a well organised and dynamic person to recruit into this challenging and demanding department. We are keen to hear from you if you are highly competent with Microsoft systems and have previous administrative experience.


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.


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


If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Senior Coroner Officer, Lauren Howitt 07584 003919


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.