Immersive Learning Development Officer

Force

South Wales Police

Role Type

Police Staff

Department

K Learning & Development Services

Location

HQ, Bridgend

Grade

SO12

Salary

£37,020.00 - £42,612.00

Part/Full Time

Full Time

Hours per Week

Type of Contract

Permanent

Level of Welsh language ability required?

Shortlisting Date

6 July 2026

Interview Date

3 August 2026

Closing Date

29/06/2026, 15:00

Job Advert Description

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 Immersive learning development officer in our Technology Enhanced Learning Unit. Could you be who we are looking for?

About the team/Department you will be joining:

• We are a small team based in the learning & development department who oversee the development and delivery of (hydra) immersive learning exercises.
• We mainly work from Police Headquarters with occasional home working.
• We work 8-4 Monday-Friday though do sometimes work outside these hours to facilitate the delivery of exercises!

The key responsibility of the role is the design, development, and delivery of ‘hydra’ immersive learning exercises.

Candidates must have a working knowledge of computer networks and Microsoft applications.

Candidates will be expected to manage the day to day usage of the Hydra facilities within South Wales Police.

Desirable Criteria:

• Broad range of police experience and an understanding of the Hydra immersive learning environment.
• Must be computer literate and proficient in Microsoft applications.

• Must be able to communicate at all levels and develop professional relationships
• Must possess good organisational skills and be able to manage tasks simultaneously.

• Must be able to evidence the ability to instigate research, design, develop and deliver training programmes.
• Must have working knowledge of training design.

The successful Candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to RV Vetting.

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

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 Place is able to offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS). The GIS is available for people living with a disability or identify 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. You should take time to evidence that you meet each of the essential criteria in your application form and/or personal statement and CV.

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.

If you would like any more information about the role, please contact Mr Nick Joyner - ***email_hidden***

First time applying for a role with South Wales Police? Be sure to read our application guidance for some hints and tips around the application form and what to expect, Police staff application guidance | South Wales Police . Please note the successful candidate must be willing to undergo vetting to the required level.