South Wales Police

Job Title: ICT Senior Network Engineer Location: Bridgend Salary: £45,147 - £48,894 per annum Job type: Full Time / Permanent Level of Welsh language ability required: 2 Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 18/07/2025, 15:00 About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1 click apply for full job details

Job Title: ICT Senior Network Engineer Location: Bridgend Salary: £45,147 - £48,894 per annum Job type: Full Time / Permanent Level of Welsh language ability required: 2 Working Hours: 37 hours per week Closing Date: 18/07/2025, 15:00 About Us: South Wales Police is the largest police force in Wales, serving a population of approximately 1.3 million people across an area of 2,117 square miles. We are dedicated to keeping our communities safe and secure, and we rely on cutting-edge technology to support our operations. As an ICT Senior Network Engineer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth functioning of our ICT infrastructure and providing technical assistance to our staff. We have recently invested heavily in our ICT department with exciting new projects and opportunities funded by significant investment. We are going through a period of significant growth and technological change, there has never been a better time to join! The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Senior Network Engineer to join our dynamic IT team. In this role you will support the development, implementation, and maintenance of the network infrastructure. The ICT Senior Engineer - Networks will provide the technical resources necessary to support business continuity for a 24/7 emergency policing service and its external partners. Responsibilities: Implement network security including firewall configurations, intrusion detection/prevention systems, and access control lists To maintain the network architecture including Cisco routers and switches and Cisco ASA / Firepower firewalls & troubleshoot any issues that develop To manage Meraki firewalls / SD-WAN Appliances To assist with the maintenance of Cisco AnyConnect VPN / NAM / ISE To assist with the implementation and maintenance of a CISCO ACI network To manage the performance of major routing protocols such as EIGRP and OSPF. To conduct network capacity planning and support the roll-out of upgrades and improvements across LAN / WLAN / WAN / Wi-Fi / MPLS / SD-Access and Data Centre Requirements: Must possess any of the following: Must have experience of designing, installing, configuring and managing an on-premise network infrastructure including layer 2 and 3 switching and routing. Must have experience of managing network security hardware and software, including firewalls and network intrusion detection systems. Experience of network hardware and software including Cisco and Meraki solutions Must demonstrate in-depth understanding of datacentre network architectures, ICT disaster recovery strategies, and LAN / WLAN / WAN / Wi-Fi / MPLS / SD-Access networking technologies. Benefits Include: Training and professional development opportunities Local Government Pension Scheme 24 days Annual Leave increasing to 29 days after 5 years employment Flexible working dependant of duties Free on-site parking On site fitness centre and canteen Collaborative and supportive work environment. Cycle to work scheme Wellness programmes SWP Diolch Vectis & Blue light Discount Card Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to public safety and community well-being. Diversity, Equality & Inclusion: As a Force, we are committed to developing the overall structure of equality, diversity and inclusion across South Wales Police: in our workforce and in the services we provide. South Wales Police is an equal opportunities employer and is determined to attract, employ and support a workforce which is representative of the diverse society which it serves. We are committed to achieving a working environment which is free from any form of harassment, intimidation, bullying or victimisation. Applications are welcomed from all under-represented groups and support will be made available for all applicants as and when requested. Additional Information: The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting. Note: Due to the sensitive nature of the work performed by South Wales Police, all applicants will undergo a comprehensive background check as a part of the recruitment process. Shortlist Date: 28 July 2025 Interview Date: 4 August 2025 Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: IT Systems Technician, ICT Technician, IT Systems Support, IT Technician, Information Technology, IT, 1st Line, 2nd Line, Technical Support Engineer, Network Engineer, IT Networks Technician, IT, Customer Services may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: Audit Committee Member Location : Bridgend Salary: These positions are not remunerated but expenses and attendance allowance are paid Job Type: Part time About Us: The Commissioner and Chief Constable of South Wales Police as separate Corporations Sole wish to recruit several new members to their Joint Audit Committee following expiry of term of some current members. About the role: The well-established independent Joint Audit Committee has a key role in the independent governance assurance framework for both organisations. The Committee helps ensure the effective and efficient operation of both the internal and external audit functions and to provide assurance to the Commissioner and the Chief Constable on the effectiveness of the respective internal control environments for finance, risk management and corporate governance arrangements in securing Value for Money. We would very much welcome applications from experienced leaders from a variety of backgrounds and ethnicity, who have a passion for policing and the integral role it plays in the communities of South Wales. We wish to continue to enjoy the benefits of a dynamic committee with a breadth and depth of experience to challenge our thinking. Duties and Responsibilities: To contribute to the effective discharge of the duties and responsibilities of the Committee as set out in the Committee terms of reference. To maintain effective working relationships with committee members, the Police and Crime Commissioner, the Chief Constable, Section 151 officers and both internal and external auditors. To be diligent in preparing for committee meetings and making an effective contribution to those meetings to provide independent assurance of the governance, internal control and finance, risk and performance management arrangements of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and Force. Conduct of Committee Meetings Contribute to the business of each Committee meeting in a manner which supports all matters on the agenda being dealt with effectively and appropriately. Address the Committee on all matters where an opinion or decision is required and in such a manner that does not inhibit other members of the committee wishing to express a different opinion. Advise the Committee Chair where an interest or potential conflict of interest may exist in respect of a matter to be discussed at a meeting and act on the advice of the Chair. Committee Culture As a member of the committee, contribute to a culture that supports. i) Each member to use his or her best efforts in carrying out his or her duties as a member of the Committee; ii) The highest level of integrity accountability and honesty in the actions of the Committee and of the Police and Crime Commissioner, Chief Constable and the other officers of the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner /Force; iii) Respect and dignity among the members, officers and the external and internal auditor; iv) The candid and timely sharing of information among the members of the Committee, management and the external auditor; v) Acceptance by all members of the Committee of the right of every member to hold and express a dissenting opinion; and a commitment to best governance practices. Miscellaneous Matters When necessary or desirable, to facilitate the effective performance of the Committee's duties, attend other meetings and committees. About you: The successful candidates will be able to demonstrate a good knowledge and understanding of the public sector in Wales, have experience/understanding of Audit Committee and strategic management experience including finance. Having undertaken a skills audit of our existing members we are particularly seeking and may prioritise knowledge and experience in the following areas: Strategic Policing Cyber, Fraud and Technology Governance and Assurance Strategic Financial Management /professional accountancy qualification. Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System in Wales Successful applicants will: Demonstrate a good understanding of audit processes; Have experience of strategic planning, risk management and performance management; Have the ability to assure and experience of scrutinising financial and statistical information; Have a sound knowledge of best practices in governance and internal control; Be able to interpret and question material; Constructively challenge reported facts and opinion; Show commitment to the audit process and high ethical standards; Demonstrate good communication skills, both written and oral, with the ability to actively contribute to discussion and debate; Please click the APPLY button to submit your CV for this role Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of Audit Oversight Committee Member, Audit and Risk Committee Member, Financial Oversight Committee Member, Audit Advisory Committee Member, and Compliance and Audit Committee Member may also be considered.