Job Description

Force
South Wales Police
Role Type
Police Staff
Business Area
Estates & Facilities
Department
K Estates
Location
HQ, Bridgend
Grade
SC34
Salary
24,309.00 - 28,653.00
Part/Full Time
Full Time
Hours per Week
37
Type of Contract
Permanent
Level of Welsh language ability required?
4
Shortlisting Date
30 July 2025
Interview Date
8 August 2025
Closing Date
24/07/2025, 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 an Administrative Assistant in our Estates and Facilities Department. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

Located at our Police Headquarters, BRIDGEND . South Wales Police have an exciting opportunity that has arisen for a full time Estates Receptionist on a permanent basis. The Estates receptionist will cover reception when needed and undertake all administration duties, adding to our already strong Administration team within Estates. The successful candidate will assist the Customer Services Manager and manage administrative processes within all functional areas of the Estates & Facilities Department including processing financial transactions, mail collection and distribution.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

An opportunity has arisen for a Welsh speaking receptionist who will also be working within an office-based environment undertaking administration duties. The successful person will provide 37 hours per week Monday to Friday. This is a flexible working position that in time, will allow some degree of working flexibly.


We mainly work either from HQ Bridgend or on occasions from home.


Must hold a current valid full UK driving licence.


The role includes:

This role requires proven receptionist skills or relevant experience. Level 4 Welsh speaking is essential. This role must be responsible for making a good first impression for the organisation Be able to work as a member of a team

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

We are looking for someone with proven experience in a reception / customer service background. We are keen to hear from you if you are highly competent with Microsoft systems and have previous administrative experience. It is essential that you can speak Welsh to a conversational level


You must be able to work well with good team skills and be adaptable to change.


A current valid driving licence is essential


Please note the successful applicant must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level RV.


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 Sharan Bailey/Helen Hayman 07970 160122


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, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police . Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.