Job Title: EDI Strategic Advisor and Policy Manager
Location: South Wales Police Headquarters, Bridgend, Wales
Salary: £53,451 - £57,186 per annum
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
Closing Date: 10/11/2026 15:00
Would you like a career like no other? If so… Join Us
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 an EDI Strategic and Policy Manager in our Corporate Services Department. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced strategic leader with a strong understanding of equality, diversity and inclusion to influence organisational culture, shape policy and make a lasting impact across South Wales Police and the communities we serve.
Could you be who we are looking for?
The role will lead the development of EDI policies, standards and reporting frameworks, ensuring compliance with equality legislation and alignment with national policing priorities, including the Police Race Action Plan, Welsh Language Standards and relevant NPCC guidance. You will establish robust governance and assurance arrangements to monitor organisational performance, identify emerging risks and opportunities, and drive sustainable improvement across the Force.
As a visible champion for inclusion, you will monitor external developments, anticipate future legislative and policy changes, and provide strategic advice on their organisational impact. Through effective scrutiny, performance oversight and stakeholder engagement, you will help ensure South Wales Police can demonstrate compliance, evidence meaningful progress and deliver positive outcomes for both its workforce and the diverse communities it serves.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading the strategic development and delivery of the Force's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion framework.
- Providing expert EDI advice and guidance to senior leaders and governance boards.
- Developing and maintaining EDI policies, standards, assurance frameworks and performance measures.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, national policing requirements and Welsh Language Standards.
- Monitoring and evaluating organisational EDI performance and driving continuous improvement.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence positive change.
- Horizon scanning emerging legislation, best practice and national developments to inform strategic decision-making.
- Championing equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility across all aspects of force business.
About you:
You are a strategic and influential leader with a strong commitment to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility. With significant experience of developing policy, driving organisational change and providing expert advice at a senior level, you can translate complex legislation and national guidance into practical, sustainable improvements that deliver real impact.
You will have a thorough understanding of equality legislation, EDI best practice and the broader social and political landscape affecting policing. You are confident in challenging constructively, influencing senior stakeholders and balancing organisational priorities while maintaining a clear focus on fairness, inclusion and public trust.
You will be an excellent communicator with the ability to build strong relationships across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.
Benefits:
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.
Additional Information:
The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to MVSC Vetting.
Please note, if you are subject to an ongoing PSD investigation, you 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
This role closes on 10th November 2026 - apply today and join Team SWP!
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: Equality, Diversity, Equality and Diversity, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor, Diversity Advisor, Policy Manager, EDI Policy Manager, Policy Advisor may also be considered for this role.
