Workforce inclusion (disability & neurodiversity) partner

Workforce Inclusion (Disability & Neurodiversity) Partner

Force South Wales Police

Role Type Police Staff

Business Area Human Resources

Department K Human Resources

Location Bridgend

Grade PO3

Part/Full Time Full Time

37

Type of Contract Fixed Term

Time Commitment Duration (Months) 24

Level of Welsh language ability required? 2

Shortlisting Date 15 July 2026

Interview Date 23 July 2026

Closing Date: 03/07/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

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 Workforce Inclusion (Disability & Neurodiversity) Partner in our HR Operational Team – Workforce Accessibility. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the Team/Department you will be joining

You will work with the Workforce Accessibility Team to take a lead in Force developments which promote improved inclusivity and accessibility across the South Wales Police workforce. You will be located at Police Headquarters, Bridgend, although you will need to travel across the Force’s area.

About the role and your key responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of a workplace inclusion and accessibility strategy
• Act as the organisation’s subject matter expert on disability and neurodiversity, providing specialist advice and guidance
• Partner with managers to provide best practice guidance on workplace adjustments, inclusion, and employee support
• Lead and deliver workplace needs assessments, ensuring practical and sustainable adjustments are implemented
• Support complex employee relations matters (e.g., grievances, capability) as an expert advisor
• Design and deliver training and awareness programmes to build organisational capability
• Provide coaching and mentoring to managers and employees
• Contribute to and shape policy development and organisational strategy relating to disability and inclusion
• Work collaboratively across HR, Occupational Health, and wider business teams
• Support inclusive recruitment practices and policy development

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

• Strong experience in disability and/or neurodiversity support in the workplace
• Proven ability to partner with stakeholders and influence decision-making
• Experience of workplace assessments and reasonable adjustments
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice (e.g., Equality Act)
• Confident delivering training, coaching, and advisory support
• Comfortable working across both strategic and casework contexts

Benefits

There are numerous benefits to working for South Wales Police, including learning and development opportunities, schemes to improve your lifestyle and wellbeing, the Local Government Pension Scheme / Police Pension Schemes, paid annual leave, flexible working and family-friendly policies.

Other Requirements

Successful candidates must be willing to undergo vetting to MV/SC Vetting.

Contact

If you would like more information about the role, please contact Saffron Burton at saffron.burton@south-wales.police.uk.

Application Notes

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for hints and tips around the application form and what to expect.

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.

Equal Opportunities

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 Police offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identifying 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.

We embrace diversity and welcome applications from everyone.