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Force
Dyfed Powys Police
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Role Type
Police Staff
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Business area / Department
Procurement
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Location
Carmarthen, Headquarters
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Agile/Fixed/Fixed Operational
Agile
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Grade
Internship
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Salary
£25,950
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Part/Full Time
Full Time
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Hours per Week
37
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Type of Contract
Fixed Term
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Time Commitment Duration (Months)
12
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Level of Welsh language ability required?
1
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Interview Date
14 August 2026
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Closing Date
06/08/2026, 23:55
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Job Advert Description
Are you looking for a rewarding and challenging opportunity where your work really matters?
To be part of an extraordinary team of people, making a difference to our communities?
Then a paid internship with Dyfed Powys Police may just be the place to begin your career – join us as a Procurement and Contracts Intern!
This post attracts a salary of £25,950 for a fixed 12-month period for 37 hours per week.
What you will be doing?
To assist the Procurement and Contracts department in the delivery of professional procurement activities which support the objectives of the Chief Constable’s Priorities and the Police and Crime Plan for Dyfed Powys, in compliance with the legislative and regulatory framework. To contribute positively to the strategic Procurement team, undertaking work related to procurement processes, sourcing, supporting the requirements of procurement legislation, contract management, sustainably (social value) responsible procurement, general administrative tasks, support to client departments and to offer support in the delivery of a professional and robust procurement service.
About the department
Procurement is recognised as a strategic function that organises and understands expenditure, influencing early planning and service design, and is involved in decision making to support the delivery of overarching objectives. Procurement provides strategic advice to the organisation in relation to Third Party Contracts and undertake strategic procurement processes for Dyfed Powys Police and the OPCC.
We work on a local, regional and national basis that allows the team to collaborate with other Forces and organisations to deliver solutions that support the requirements of Frontline operations.
The Commercial Lifecycle procurement supports Precontract, Procure, and Contract Management. Procurement also facilitates the consideration of Sustainability, Risk, Information Management and Security when dealing with Third Party Suppliers.
We are a team of 4 procurement professionals that work on an agile basis but also work within the office to ensure that team-support is provided. There is opportunity to be involved in procurement programmes across Policing which enable collaboration and provide solutions for Policing nationally. As part of this role, we are looking for someone to drive sustainability and decarbonisation in procurement processes and for goods and services.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for enthusiastic students who want to gain excellent employability skills alongside their degree studies. We want to appoint interns who are full of innovative ideas, have a great work ethic and who are capable of working within a team environment in a disciplined organisation.
Please note that you must be working towards a degree and be in your penultimate year of study.
If you’re working towards a degree in a relevant subject, then this could be a perfect opportunity for you to gain valuable work experience alongside this! A relevant subject may include Strategic Procurement Management, Business Management, Supply Chain Management, Sustainable Procurement.
Could you be the intern that brings new skills and a fresh perspective to help us challenge our existing ways of working?
How it works:
Our internships provide undergraduates with the opportunity of paid work with Dyfed Powys Police. They are designed to give you an amazing insight into how we work. It will give you the opportunity to put your academic knowledge to the test in a practical and professional setting where you will gain valuable work experience and training. You can be confident that throughout your internship you will be supported by an expert team who will encourage you to fulfil your potential.
How to apply:
Applications must be submitted via the online platform below.
You will be asked to upload a CV and complete a personal statement addressing the criteria set out in the role profile. If you are shortlisted you will be asked to attend an interview.
To be eligible for the Dyfed Powys Police Internship Programme:
You must currently be a graduate student within your penultimate year of study.
Have lived in the UK for five continuous years, immediately prior to application. The calculation of the five year period of time refers to the period immediately before an application is made.
https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/SysSiteAssets/media/downloads/dyfed-powys/careers/guidance-Documents/intern-police-staff-cv-english.pdf
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