Analytical Researcher

An opportunity has arisen within South Wales Police to join the Professional Standards Department.

We are looking for someone to #JoinUs as Analytical Researcher supporting our Anti-Corruption Unit and our Professional Standards Department. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The role will have duties across two units, Anti-Corruption and Professional Standards.
Whilst the overwhelming majority of the policing family act with integrity in line with our Code of Ethics, as with any workforce there are a small few who do not.
The Anti-Corruption Unit manages allegations including predatory and other criminal conduct by members of the police service.
The Professional Standards Department manages public complaints and internal conduct cases alleged against members of South Wales Police.
We work weekdays Monday to Friday although there is a possibility of weekend working in time.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The role requires outstanding attention to detail and methodical, analytical thinking.
The role will carry a substantial workload under strict timescales and statutory requirements.
The role will contribute to our delivery of local, regional and national workstreams in tackling internal threat.

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

We are looking for someone with excellent attention to detail across often complex data and circumstances
We are looking for someone with the ability to use initiative but also to be a fully contributing colleague within a busy team as and when required.
We are looking for someone with the ability to think methodically, objectively and without bias.

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.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact the Anti-Corruption Unit Strategy Manager Steve Jones via steve.jones8@south-wales.police.uk.

Due to the nature of our work, it is strongly encouraged that anyone interested in applying should contact Steve Jones beforehand to fully understand the role.
Please note, applicants will be expected to pass a Skills Assessment prior to interview.

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

Apply today and join Team SWP!