Project Manager

Project Manager

Force


South Wales Police

Role Type


Police Staff

Business Area


K Safeguarding & Public Protection

Department


Public Protection & Safeguarding


Location


Kingsway Industrial Estate


Grade


PO12

Salary


£41,487.00 - £47,046.00

Part/Full Time


Full Time

Hours per Week


37

Type of Contract


Temporary

Level of Welsh language ability required?


2

Shortlisting Date


10 September 2026


Interview Date


17 September 2026


Closing Date


02/09/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description


Project Manager - This is a temporary post until 31st March 2027

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 apply to become part of our policing family.


We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as a Project Manager in our Safeguarding and Public Protection Business Unit. Could you be who we are looking for?


About the team/Department you will be joining:


We are based in the Kingsway, Bridgend and work Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm, with some flexibility.


This is a temporary role, project managing Op Beaconport, which is a national inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation.


About the role and your key responsibilities :


Organise and manage the day-to-day delivery of Op Beaconport.


Plan, execute and deliver the project within the agreed scope, timelines and budget.


Identify risks, measure impact and provide advice on findings.


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


Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.


Must be able to produce high quality written reports.


Must display a strategic awareness and understanding of Project Management processes.


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

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.


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 40483 DI Lewis Simpson


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.

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