Equality, Diversity & Welsh Language Officer

Equality, Diversity & Welsh Language Officer

Level of Welsh language ability required?

4

Interview Date

10 September 2026

Closing Date

01/09/2026, 23:55

Job Advert Description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join us as a Equality, Diversity & Welsh Language Officer.

What you will be doing?

To support the Equality and Diversity Manager in developing strategies and policies relevant to the business area, and to help influence policies and practices across other business areas also;

To support the Equality, Diversity and Welsh Language Manager report progress against the Strategic Equality Plan and the Welsh Language Standards to the Senior Management Team, Equality and Human Rights Commission, Welsh Language Commissioner and other bodies as required

To advise departments across the Force with regards to their compliance with Equality Act 2010, Public Sector Equality Duty and Welsh language (Wales) Measure 2011 and subsequent internal policies and procedures.

What can you expect?

• All new starters will have a buddy/mentor to support you when you join
• 24 days annual leave (rises to 29 days with 5 years' service) plus 8 bank holidays
• Additional 24 days flexi leave (role dependant)
• Access to on-site gyms and fitness classes
• Discounts from various retailers via the Blue Light Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Support from our Health and Wellbeing Centre including Welfare Officers, Counselling, Physiotherapy.
• Staff Support Networks
• Flexible working opportunities
• Generous maternity/paternity and adoption leave entitlements.
• Sick pay provisions
• All candidates are subject to vetting and medical checks.

Diversity and Welsh language

Dyfed Powys Police are inclusive employers and strive to have a workforce representative of the communities they police and serve. We believe that we will benefit from the variety of thinking, approach, and skills that diversity can bring; all of which helps us to deliver a better policing service.

We continue to work towards creating a safe, open culture that is ethical and inclusive of all. We have a range of staff networks and groups to provide specific support and advice, and our aim is to recruit talented people with a diverse range of skills and experience. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, disability, social status, or religious beliefs.

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

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.

Information point:

If you require any further information about this role, please do not hesitate to contact:

Or attend our weekly drop-in recruitment event, - 11:30am here.