Principal Analyst

South-Wales-Police; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Police Pension Scheme

Paid annual leave

Flexible working

Family-friendly policies

Job summary

South Wales Police is seeking a Principal Analyst within the Intelligence Command to head the analytical function, manage intelligence analysis, and support informed decision-making across strategic, tactical and operational levels. The role requires proven management and leadership experience, strong presentation skills, and the ability to deliver clear reports.

Welsh language Level 2 is desirable. We offer benefits including generous pension schemes, paid leave, flexible working and commitment

Qualifications

• Experience in management and leadership at senior levels.
• Strong ability to undertake intelligence analysis at strategic and tactical levels.
• Excellent presentation skills with ability to produce comprehensive reports for senior management.

Responsibilities

• Direct, shape, and coordinate the organisation’s intelligence analytical function to inform decision-making at all levels.
• Develop and coordinate strategies for intelligence analysis and ensure alignment with organisational objectives.
• Lead and inspire staff to maintain a professional, high-performing analytical service.

Skills

Management experience

Leadership

Intelligence analysis

Presentation skills

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 30 October 2026

Interview Date 13 November 2026

Closing Date

19/10/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

Would you like a career like no other? If so… JoinUs

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 Principal Analyst within our Intelligence Command. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

Our Analysis and Research Team is a dedicated group of analysts, researchers and intelligence professionals who are passionate about turning information into insight. We work closely with operational officers, senior leaders and partner agencies to understand emerging threats, identify opportunities and support informed decision-making. Joining the team means becoming part of a supportive and forward-thinking environment where innovation, professional development and making a real difference to public safety are at the centre of everything we do.

About the role and your key responsibilities:

As Principal Analyst you will hold senior management position as head of the analytical function, with responsibility for managing and developing intelligence analysis within the organisation, to inform decision-making and mitigate threat, risk and harm.

Key responsibilities for the role include;

• Direct, shape, develop and co-ordinate the provision of the organisation’s intelligence analytical function, in order to provide a clear and consistent set of products that inform decision-making at a strategic, tactical and operational level.

• Develop and co-ordinate strategies for intelligence analysis, designing and shaping analytical processes, contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation and ensuring that the analytical function is operating in line with objectives.

• Lead and inspire people to improve performance, providing direction and advising on professional development, in order to ensure that a professional and efficient service is provided at all times.

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

• Must have previous management and leadership experience.

• Must have the ability to undertake intelligence analysis at a strategic and tactical level.

• Must possess excellent presentation skills, and be able to produce comprehensive, logical and structured reports and recommendations, at a senior management level.

Desirable

• Welsh Language Level 2 - Can understand the essence of a conversation in Welsh, and can convey basic information and respond to simple requests in Welsh. Can use Welsh to transfer telephone calls. Can introduce oneself and others by name, role, and location/organisation.

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.

South Wales Police is currently underrepresented with candidates from ethnic minority backgrounds. As a result, we are able to offer Positive Action support in all aspects of our recruitment process to candidates that identify as minority ethnic.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Temporary Detective Superintendent Grant Wilson 21402

This role closes on 6th October 2026

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. Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level of MVSC.

Please note, if you are 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

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.