Project Manager

North Wales Police; Kingsway; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

South Wales Police seeks a Project Manager for a temporary post to 31 March 2027, based at Kingsway, Bridgend, working Monday to Friday 8am–4pm with some flexibility. You will lead Op Beaconport, a national inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation, delivering the project within scope, time and budget.

The role requires strong proficiency with Microsoft applications, ability to produce high quality reports, strategic PM knowledge, and willingness to undergo MV/SC Vetting.

Qualifications

• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to produce high quality written reports.
• Must display a strategic awareness and understanding of Project Management processes.
• The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo MV/SC Vetting.

Responsibilities

• Organise and manage the day-to-day delivery of Op Beaconport.
• Plan, execute and deliver the project within the agreed scope, timelines and budget.
• Identify risks, measure impact and provide advice on findings.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Written reports

Project Management

MV/SC Vetting

Job description

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 10 September 2026

Interview Date 17 September 2026

Closing Date

02/09/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

Project Manager - This is a temporary post until 31st March 2027

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 Project Manager in our Safeguarding and Public Protection Business Unit. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

We are based in the Kingsway, Bridgend and work Monday to Friday 8am – 4pm, with some flexibility.

This is a temporary role, project managing Op Beaconport, which is a national inquiry into Group-Based Child Sexual Exploitation.

About the role and your key responsibilities :

• Organise and manage the day-to-day delivery of Op Beaconport.
• Plan, execute and deliver the project within the agreed scope, timelines and budget.
• Identify risks, measure impact and provide advice on findings.

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

• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.
• Must be able to produce high quality written reports.
• Must display a strategic awareness and understanding of Project Management processes.
• The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC 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 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.

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,

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact 40483 DI Lewis Simpson [e-mail]

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.