Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
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 Citizens in Policing Manager in our Communities, Partnerships and Cohesion department. Could you be who we are looking for?
About the team/Department you will be joining:
The Citizens in Policing (CiP) team leads and coordinates how members of the public contribute to policing across South Wales. Supporting programmes including Police Youth Volunteers, Police Support Volunteers and Special Constables, the team works closely with internal teams, national partners and local communities to strengthen public engagement, support prevention activity and enhance policing outcomes. The team focuses on ensuring CiP activity is effective, inclusive, well‑governed and aligned with Force priorities and national standards.
About the role and your key responsibilities:
Are you passionate about public service, community engagement, and delivering meaningful change?
South Wales Police is seeking a positive and motivated Citizens in Policing Manager to provide strategic leadership and operational oversight of the Force’s Citizens in Policing (CiP) portfolio. You will act as the Force lead for CiP, working closely with national coordinators, internal departments, volunteers and external partners to ensure consistent, effective and compliant delivery aligned to Force and national priorities.
This role is currently offered on a 12-month temporary basis and requires flexibility, including occasional attendance at meetings or events outside normal office hours.
What skills and experience do we need you to bring to the role:
You will be someone who believes deeply in serving the public, understands the value of community involvement, and leads with integrity. If you’re ready to lead, influence and help shape the future of Citizens in Policing, we’d love to hear from you.
- Excellent communication, organisational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
- Confidence working with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to develop and maintain high‑quality systems and procedures
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV 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, click here for more information.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Insp 3921 Katryna Mlainowski-Evans, Communities & Partnerships. Katryna.malinowski-evans@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.
