Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Corporate Finance
Department
K Corporate Finance
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
Early Entry route
Salary
21,415.15
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Fixed Term
Time Commitment Duration (Months)
12
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
16 February 2026
Interview Date
16 March 2026
Closing Date
30/01/2026, 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 become part of our policing family.


The South Wales Police Internship gives you the opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.


We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Corporate Finance Intern in our Corporate Finance Team. Could you be who we are looking for?


The Corporate Finance team are responsible for managing the finances of South Wales Police. With an annual budget of 410M the corporate finance team provide individual budget holders with financial information to enable them to make critical decisions on how to deliver services to the communities of South Wales. Additionally the team are responsible for managing the capital investment programme, treasury and banking, producing annual statutory accounts, payroll, payments management and local pension administration. We are looking for someone with the skills, experience and enthusiasm to undertake the role of intern and make positive changes to our organisation.



About the role and your key responsibilities:


Working with the team responsible for liaison with BCU's and Departments to provide financial budget information Supporting the Continuous Improvement within the team Learning the mechanics of payroll, pensions and taxation and contributing to the monthly processing and control process Taking responsibility for elements of financial accountancy and managing transactions for accuracy Producing reports with analytical insight




As an equal opportunities employer, we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. However, as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates are currently underrepresented within the Force, we would particularly welcome applications from ethnically diverse candidates.


To support the ambition of a diverse workforce, South Wales Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify as ethnically diverse.


If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic) and would like to be considered under the GIS, you must meet the essential minimum criteria for the role as outlined in the advert and role profile. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

Qualification Criteria

To be eligible you must be working towards a degree and be in your 'sandwich year' / 'year in industry' (between years 2 and 3) in a relevant subject.



A relevant subject may include:



Data Analytics Mathematics and Statistics Accountancy and Business Administration Management Studies Strategic Leadership Organisational Leadership Public Administration Project Management

KEY DATES

Shortlisting

for this vacancy will take place on 16th and 17th February 2026.

Interviews

for this vacancy will take place on either 16th or 17th March 2026.





We anticipate a large volume of applications for this internship as such we reserve the right to close the vacancy when a sufficient number of applications are received.

The role is due to close on 30th January 2026

- apply today and join Team SWP!