Operational Business Support Administrator

Operational Business Support Administrator

Force South Wales Police

Role Type: Police Staff

Business Area: Cardiff & Vale BCU

Department: Cardiff & Vale BCU - Operational Support Unit

Location: Cardiff Bay

Grade: SC24

Part/Full Time: Full Time

Hours: 37

Type of Contract: Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required: 2

Shortlisting Date: 11 June 2026

Interview Date: 23 June 2026

Closing Date: 04/06/2026, 15:00

We are looking for someone to join as an Operational Business Support Administrator in our Operational Support Department at Cardiff Bay, 37 hours per week.

About the team/Department you will be joining:

The Operational Support Unit delivers invaluable support to the front line policing teams. We carry out a wide range of functions including support relating to Human Resources, Finance/Budgets, Health and Safety, Compliance, Evidential Property Management and general administrative functions.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

The role is very dynamic and varied and requires someone who is organised, a good communicator and has a keen eye for accuracy and detail. A good working knowledge of Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook is required.

In a multi functional environment, the role of Administrator will involve:

• Assisting the Team Leaders with tasks delegated to the team - these can be practical/hands on and computer based tasks
• Travelling to stations within the Basic Command Unit to assist colleagues in tasks
• Processing and transferring evidential property within our Stores
• Navigating and recording information on police specific systems

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

Must be keen, enthusiastic and have previous experience of working in an administrative role and as part of a team.

Essential Skills for the role:

Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.

Must show attention to detail and accuracy.

Must adapt to fluctuating workloads.

Must be able to work as a member of a team, encouraging and motivating others.

Must be receptive and respond to new 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 identifying as ethnically diverse.

If you are an applicant who is living with a disability or from an ethnically diverse background 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 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, including learning and development opportunities, schemes to improve lifestyle and wellbeing, generous Local Government Pension Scheme/Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family friendly policies.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Danielle Green on or Emma Gould on .

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.