Submissions and Support Assistant

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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 Submission & Support Assistant in the Joint Scientific Investigation Unit based at Headquarters, Bridgend. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

You will be required to work in a multi-functional confidential high quality and comprehensive clerical and budgetary support to the Supervisor in order to help maximise the effective use of Forensic Science Administration duties by both South Wales and Gwent Police.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

You will be required to provide general administration duties which may include:

Word processing/keyboarding inputting
Formatting documents
Ordering
Mail collection and distribution.
Assistance with courier collections and deliveries- Receive, store and processes of existing exhibits to various required in house and external providers.
Daily contact with police officer enquiries
Daily contact with Forensic Service providers
Provide relevant information both face to face and/or electronic based on existing departmental procedures and processes.
Work in line with ISO 17025

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

Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications with a high standard of keyboard skills.

Previous office experience

Good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level including Maths and English

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, click here for more information.

This role is suitable for part time

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Please note, if you are 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

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Caroline.Morris@south-wales.police.uk

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, click here for more information. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.