Firearms Enquiry Team Leader
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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 Firearms Enquiry Team Leader in our Firearms and Explosive Licensing Department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
The Firearms and Explosives Licensing Team are responsible for administering licensing processes, conducting thorough applicant assessments, and ensuring compliance with legislation to safeguard public safety in relation to firearms and explosives
The team works Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, based at Police Headquarters or remotely
About the role and your key responsibilities:
As a Firearms Enquiry Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and coordinating firearms licensing activities.
Your key responsibilities include:
- Leading and supporting a team of eight Firearms Enquiry Officers within the Firearms and Explosives Licensing Department, ensuring high standards of professionalism and performance.
- Managing complex firearms licensing cases, providing expert guidance and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and national legislation.
- Driving efficiency and service excellence, maintaining accurate records and delivering timely outcomes for applicants and stakeholders.
- Developing team capability, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adherence to best practice.
- Acting as a key point of contact for internal and external partners, offering specialist advice on firearms legislation and licensing processes.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
- Proven leadership and team management skills, with strong communication and confident decision-making
- Excellent organisational abilities and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Knowledge of firearms and explosives legislation, or a willingness to develop this expertise
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 Ross Willicombe 07584 004676
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
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