Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Corporate Services
Department
K Corporate Development
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
6SO1
Salary
32,247.00 - 37,692.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
2
Shortlisting Date
24 November 2025
Interview Date
4 December 2025
Closing Date
13/11/2025, 15:00


Job Advert Description
Would you like a career like no other? If so... Join us


South Wales Police is an organisation with a committed and proud workforce who have the same mission - to prevent and detect crime; protect, serve and reassure communities; and provide a first-class service to victims. We work 24 hours a day, seven days a week, across an area of about 800 square miles from Swansea to Merthyr Tydfil to our capital city, Cardiff. Our vision is to be an outstanding police service that is accessible, reliable and trusted by our communities.


An exciting opportunity has arisen to for a Project Support Officer to join the Demand and Continuous Improvement Team within Corporate Services. The team work across the Force to identify areas for improvement and use specialist skills and tools to facilitate the development of new ways of working.


We are looking for Continuous Improvement Project Support Officer to support the delivery of the Continuous Improvement Programme of work. They will be responsible for:

Supporting local Continuous Improvement SPOCS and the innovation structure to empower staff to make positive change within their teams Supporting workshops with business leads and stakeholders to map out current process, identify barriers and opportunities to improve Using root cause problem solving with practitioners to fully understand issues and develop solutions Providing project management support to deliver the change Researching best practice across policing and other organisations

Please see the role profile for additional information.


As well as making a real contribution to the safety of our communities and working for a forward thinking, innovative and inclusive organisation, a career at South Wales Police offers you so much more. Along with a competitive salary, option to pay into a private family medical care scheme and a fantastic contributory Local Government Pension scheme, we offer a wide range of benefits, from learning and development opportunities to lifestyle savings and discounts. There are too many to list here, so check out this link to find out everything we have to offer when you join #TeamSWP.


Pay, Benefits and Rewards | South Wales Police (south-wales.police.uk)


The successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC 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


For further information regarding the vacancy please contact Claire Rewbridge (claire.rewbridge@south-wales.police.uk) or Marie Jones (marie.jones@south-wales.police.uk)