Corporate Services – Public Service Access Programme
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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 become part of our policing family.
This opportunity gives you the chance to put your knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.
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.
An exciting position has arisen within our corporate services department Continuous Improvement and Demand team, who are responsible for the management of process innovation and continuous improvement initiatives across South Wales Police. We are looking for someone with the skills, experience and enthusiasm to undertake this new role and make positive changes for our communities and our staff.
This role will commence in July 2026 and continue for a fixed term period of 6 months.
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.
Qualification Criteria
To be eligible you must possess a Level 3 qualification in a continuous improvement, project management or relevant subject or have relevant work experience that can be evidenced in one the areas mentioned.
KEY DATES
Shortlisting for this vacancy will take place on 16th and 17th February 2026.
Interviews for this vacancy will take place on either 16th or 17th March 2026.
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 30th January 2026 - apply today and join Team SWP!