HR - Assistant Officer

Gwent Police; Cwmbran; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 29/30 days + 8 H

Employee Assistance programme

On-site gyms

Blue Light Scheme discounts

Vectis Card discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Hybrid/Agile working

Flexible working opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Support networks

Parental leave entitlements

UNISON membership

Job summary

Gwent Police is seeking a part-time Assistant Officer to join the HR Operations team on a fixed-term basis of up to 12 months. The role focuses on inbox management, responding to queries, and supporting HR processes such as sickness and performance while maintaining HR records and systems.

The successful candidate should be comfortable working part-time (18.5 hours) with flexible and hybrid working arrangements where appropriate, and will be supported by a Welsh-speaking policing service.

Job description

Please note this is a part time post (18.5 hours) on a fixed term basis of up to 12 months.

Role Overview

We are recruiting for a Part-time Assistant Officer to work for the HR Operations department.

The successful candidate will provide support to the HR Operations department through management of the required inboxes and responding to queries, supporting HR Operations processes such as sickness and performance, aid sickness management by maintaining document management of Gwent Police personnel and HR systems, arranging appointments and the provision of letters.

Please refer to the role profile for further details on the role requirements and areas to be tested at application and interview stages.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Kayleigh Smith- [e-mail]

Welsh language

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

What Are Our Benefits

• 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 theBlue 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 provisionsOption to become a member of UNISON, the public service union

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: [e-mail]

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.