ICT Apprentice
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South Wales Police brings together thousands of people with the same aim – to keep South Wales safe.
The South Wales Police Apprentice programme is an excellent opportunity for you if you are wanting to develop your workplace skills alongside gaining an academic qualification.
Becoming part of #TeamSWP will offer you a unique learning experience where you will contribute to real life projects in a complex and diverse environment. We value individuality and encourage new ideas and creativity that will contribute to our success as a force and make a difference to society. We are looking for people with diverse skills and experiences who are innovative, driven, ambitious and above all, talented individuals who aspire to be our leaders of the future and wish to join our successful team.
Our apprenticeship programme is paid and is for a period of 12 – 18 months (dependent upon reaching the requirements for the qualification) starting in September 2025. It is a level 3 apprenticeship and you will be expected to complete a Level 3 qualification alongside your work with South Wales Police. You will be supported through the course by a tutor from the college and by your team in the workplace. At the end of the qualification, you will be able to apply for a permanent role within South Wales Police.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to work in the Information Communications Technology Department. You will support a large user, customer, client, and supplier base that provides technical operations at all levels of a Large-Scale Enterprise Infrastructure and Platforms. Responsible for delivering an IT Service through standardised methodology and frameworks, ICT is critical to facilitating business continuity for 24/7 emergency services.
Qualification Criteria
You must have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C Level, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
You must be prepared to work towards a qualification in a Level 3 or above subject, preferably in the relevant field of ICT.
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.
Please note to be eligible for the SWP Apprenticeship Programme you must:
- Have a good standard of education to at least GCSE A-C grade, including Maths and English, or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills and abilities.
- Be a British Citizen, citizen from the European Economic Area (EEA), Commonwealth citizen or foreign national with no restrictions on your stay in the United Kingdom.
- Not have previously completed an apprenticeship, internship, or graduate programme with South Wales Police.
- If you are applying for a South Wales Police Staff Apprenticeship as a career change opportunity then the role you apply for must be of a different discipline than any previous qualifications you hold. For example if you have a ICT degree you would not be able to apply for the ICT apprenticeship, but could apply for the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion apprenticeship.
This role is not suitable for part time/job share workers due to operational requirements. The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. If you are currently involved in a PSD Investigation then you will not be eligible to apply for this role.
Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place on week commencing 31st March.
Interviews for this vacancy will take place on either week commencing 28th April or week commencing 5th May.
We anticipate a large volume of applications for this internship as such we reserve the right to close the vacancy when a sufficient number of applications are received.
The role is due to close on 28th February 2025 - apply today and join Team SWP!