Job Description

Force
Gwent Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
People Services
Department
Human Resources
Location
Gwent Police Headquarters
Grade
SC4
Salary
26,106 - 28,653 pro rata
Part/Full Time
Part Time
Hours per Week
18.5
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Closing Date
26/06/2025, 13:00


Job Advert Description
Come and join our team as a HR Assistant Officer to support the delivery of a new and improved HR service to the people of Gwent Police.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for an Assistant Officer to work for the HR Operations department.


The successful candidate will provide support to the HR Operations department through management of the required inboxes and responding to queries, supporting HR Operations processes such as sickness and performance, aid sickness management by maintaining document management of Gwent Police personnel and HR systems, arranging appointments and the provision of letters.


Please refer to the role profile for further details on the role requirements and areas to be tested at application and interview stages.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Jen Powell - jen.powell@gwent.police.uk

HOW TO APPLY

Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.

What are our benefits:

Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes Free access to on-site gyms Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card Cycle to Work Scheme Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant) Flexible working opportunities Local government pension scheme Range of support networks Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements Generous sick pay provisions Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union

Diversity and Welsh language

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.

Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian & Clare via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.