Recruitment Coordinator (Maternity Cover- Fixed term Contract- up to 12 months)
| Posting date: | 06 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Cwmbran, Torfaen |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Gwent Police |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 9155 |
Summary
Role Overview
Are you passionate about recruitment and keen to attract talented individuals to Gwent Police? We are seeking a Recruitment coordinator to cover 12 months maternity leave to drive the force’s recruitment strategy and respond proactively to workforce planning and demand. This pivotal role involves planning and coordinating activities to attract candidates to the police family, including police officers, police staff, volunteers and internal promotions.
As Recruitment Lead, you will:
Take ownership of recruitment portfolios across the force
Advise and support line managers and applicants on recruitment policies and procedures
Manage processes for police officer recruitment, including promotion, as well as police staff, agency staff, special constabulary, and volunteer recruitment
Lead candidate attraction initiatives and ensure a seamless recruitment experience
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
A Level 5 Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in Human Resources, or a commitment to obtain this qualification within an agreed timeframe
Experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to meet tight deadlines
If you are enthusiastic about bringing new talent into Gwent Police and shaping the workforce for the future, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Amy John- Amy.John@gwent.police.uk
This role can be accommodated on 29.6 hours or 37 hours
HOW TO APPLY
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, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
Free access to on-site gyms
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Flexible working opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Range of support networks
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Generous sick pay provisions
Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
Diversity and Welsh language
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian, Clare and Salma via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
Are you passionate about recruitment and keen to attract talented individuals to Gwent Police? We are seeking a Recruitment coordinator to cover 12 months maternity leave to drive the force’s recruitment strategy and respond proactively to workforce planning and demand. This pivotal role involves planning and coordinating activities to attract candidates to the police family, including police officers, police staff, volunteers and internal promotions.
As Recruitment Lead, you will:
Take ownership of recruitment portfolios across the force
Advise and support line managers and applicants on recruitment policies and procedures
Manage processes for police officer recruitment, including promotion, as well as police staff, agency staff, special constabulary, and volunteer recruitment
Lead candidate attraction initiatives and ensure a seamless recruitment experience
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
A Level 5 Advanced Diploma (or equivalent) in Human Resources, or a commitment to obtain this qualification within an agreed timeframe
Experience in a fast-paced recruitment environment, demonstrating strong multitasking abilities and the capacity to meet tight deadlines
If you are enthusiastic about bringing new talent into Gwent Police and shaping the workforce for the future, we would love to hear from you.
If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Amy John- Amy.John@gwent.police.uk
This role can be accommodated on 29.6 hours or 37 hours
HOW TO APPLY
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, the word count for each area can also be found on this document).
Please note the titles of the areas you are required to evidence (as per the person specification) are pre-populated on the application form. Please refer to the person specification to find further information of the evidence required under each heading. Please also refer to the candidate guidance attached below which provides more detail on how to complete your application.
INTERNAL CANDIDATES: Please note that we are unable to progress you to shortlisting unless we have received your Line Manager Approval form. Please submit this in line with the closing date. Thank you.
What are our benefits:
Here at Gwent Police, we value our employees, and we provide ample support and training to ensure you excel in your role, alongside receiving benefits such as:
Generous annual leave entitlement that rises to either 29 or 30 days depending on grade plus 8 bank holidays
Employee Assistance programme and a range of wellbeing support programmes
Free access to on-site gyms
Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme and Vectis Card
Cycle to Work Scheme
Hybrid/Agile working (role dependant)
Flexible working opportunities
Local government pension scheme
Range of support networks
Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements
Generous sick pay provisions
Option to become a member of UNISON, the public service union
Diversity and Welsh language
To enable us to deliver outstanding policing for everyone, we need people from all backgrounds, with a range of professional and life experiences, so that we are truly representative of our communities.
Gwent Police provide a positive action support programme for underrepresented groups. To find out more please email Brian, Clare and Salma via positive.action@gwent.police.uk or visit our positive action page here: Positive Action | Gwent Police.
We are proud to be a Welsh speaking policing service and welcome applications from candidates with Welsh Language skills.
Disability Confident Employer
We are recognised as a disability confident employer, we aim to recruit and retain disabled people, and people with health conditions, for their skills and talent. You can indicate on your application form whether you require any support or adjustments to enable you to do the job, or to assist you with your application.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.