Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Estates
Department
Estates & Facilities - Capital
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
15 December 2025
Interview Date
6 January 2026
Closing Date
20/11/2025, 15:00


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


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 Project Support Officer in our Estates & Facilities Department. Could you be who we are looking for?


About the team/Department you will be joining:


Located at our Police Headquarters, Bridgend.


The successful candidate will assist the Estates Capital Team, working with a small team of dedicated individuals, to undertake new build and refurbishment projects across the South Wales Police area.


About the role and your key responsibilities:


An opportunity has arisen for a permanent Project Support Officer to support Estates Capital Projects facilitating major refurbishment of our existing estate and the design and construction of new buildings which are operationally critical to the service South Wales Police provides.


The successful candidate will support a wide range of works including stakeholder engagement, facilitate contractor site visits and organise minor works projects as suitable.


The role can be challenging due to the wide range of duties undertaken, but is very rewarding upon completion of projects.


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


The successful candidate -



Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications. Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and influencing skills. Must demonstrate the ability to research, collate, analyse and disseminate information Must be able to develop, monitor, implement systems and procedures and maintain quality standards. Must demonstrate construction site management and quality control skills. Must be able to demonstrate application / experience in some or all of the following areas: Capital Building Programme Policy and Procedures Project Support experience and Budget control. To demonstrate Health & Safety knowledge including, the Health & Safety at Work Act and the management of construction (Design and MGT) following best practise. Must demonstrate experience of undertaking audit/compliance checks of construction projects.

A current valid driving licence is essential to enable travel within the South Wales Police area and property portfolio


Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level MV/SC


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


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.


If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Jennifer Dawe (07816280466) or Jessica Toomey (07483 943 843)


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.