Business Support Apprentice - Powys Local Investigation Unit

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police as a Business Support Apprentice in the Local Investigation Unit, Newtown, Powys.

Who are Heddlu Dyfed- Powys Police?

We are the largest geographical police force in England and Wales, proudly serving the communities of Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and Powys. The population we serve may be small in numbers (around 515,000 people) but the dynamic landscape means we must be innovative with our policing approach to cater for our communities differing needs, which includes a vibrant tourist economy during the summer months.

What you will be doing?

Role specific Tasks

• To undertake administrative tasks in support of the Powys LIU Dept, including data collection and review from wide ranging sources, creation of admissible evidential material and assisting with enquiries.
• To create and provide additional copies of digital and documentary evidence as required by investigators, managers, and the Crown Prosecution Service.
• To progress administrative taskings timely and appropriately in accordance with departmental procedures and CPS guidelines.
• To review and conduct quality checks in relation to General Data Regulations Procedures (GDPR) and ensure data breaches do not occur from work generated.

Qualification

As part of this role, you will work towards attaining Business Administration Level 3 Qualification. All training and support will be provided in conjunction with a local college.

Fixed post

This role requires the postholder to work from a set place/location due to the nature of the work or the systems and equipment needed. Even though this role is not deemed suitable for regular home or agile working, more flexible ways of working can be considered on occasion, and where operational commitments allow.

For example, to participate in a meeting or training course being held in a different location, under Smarter Working principles, organisers should ensure there are fair opportunities for virtual attendance wherever possible.

Who we are looking for?

Attainments

If you think you have the skills and passion for this role, please click the link below to view the role profile.  If you think this is the role for you, please complete an application, evidencing against the required attainments (usually found on the last page of the role profile).

Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.

As GCSE results are due after the closing date for this vacancy, we welcome applications from students who are awaiting their results. If successful at interview, you will be asked to provide a copy of your certificate which shows you have achieved Grades A - C, in Mathematics and English language GCSE (or equivalent level 2 qualification).

• This vacancy is temporary for 24 months.
• The successful candidate will be subject to vetting and medical checks.

 Welsh language and diversity

We are committed to being a bilingual organisation and any application submitted in welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English

We ask that all Dyfed-Powys police staff and officers can communicate to Level 1 standard. This means that you can understand and pronounce Welsh place names and can use and understand simple everyday phrases such as greetings.  If you are unable to communicate to this standard, during your probation period (typically six months) we’ll fully support you in achieving this through a variety of learning opportunities.

Heddlu Dyfed-Powys Police welcomes applications from under-represented groups and welsh speakers.

Find out if you’re eligible for Positive Action here.  

Need more Information?

Please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment team via email: hr-bsu-recruiting@dyfed-powys.police.uk