Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Information & Communication Technologies
Department
K Digital Data and Technology
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
SC3
Salary
25,948.00
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 Postgraduate placement 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.


Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society.


We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Information Communications Technology Department. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical support to our employees, you will ensure the efficient operation of designated computer, radio communication, smart phone and telephony systems across the South Wales Police force area. You will be conversant with PC hardware, Windows 11, peripherals and software. You will support a large user, customer, client, and supplier base that provides technical operations at all levels of a Large-Scale Enterprise Infrastructure and Platforms. Responsible for delivering an IT Service through standardised methodology and frameworks, ICT is critical to facilitating business continuity for 24/7 emergency services.


This role will commence in September 2026 and will continue for a fixed term of 12 months.


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.



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 possess a 2:1 degree or higher in Computer Science or similar relevant IT related subject and have achieved this within the last 3 years from the placement start date, 14th September 2026.

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 placement 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!