Project Support Officer

Force

Gwent Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Business Area

Corporate Services

Department

Change Management Support

Location

Gwent Police Headquarters

Grade

SC5

Salary

£30,333-£32,610

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

37

Type of Contract

Fixed Term

Time Commitment Duration (Months)

12 months

Level of Welsh language ability required?

2

Closing Date

29/10/2026, 13:00

Job Advert Description

ROLE OVERVIEW

To deliver comprehensive support to business change and project activity using recognised continuous improvement techniques and methodologies in order to successfully support the delivery of change and realisation of organisational benefits.

Please note this is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Internal applications will be prioritised.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Angela Roper- [email protected]

HOW TO APPLY

Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.

What are our benefits:

Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:

• Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
• Free access to on-site gyms
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local government pension scheme
• Range of support networks
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
• Generous sick pay provisions
• Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union

Welsh language

We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.

Positive Action Support – Recruitment

To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities. We offer Positive Action support for individuals from groups currently underrepresented within Gwent Police, including women (if applying to become a police officer), people from ethnic heritage backgrounds, and people who identify as disabled and/or neurodivergent. For more information, please review the Positive Action guidance below or contact the Positive Action team via email: [email protected]

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.