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Diogelwch

Arweinydd Tîm Diogelwch

Bae Caerdydd

Job Ref
SC-008-26
Location
Bae Caerdydd
Salary
£32,028 – £37,076 (Band Rheoli 3 - EO)

Mae Gwasanaeth Diogelwch y Senedd wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu pawb sy'n ymweld neu'n gweithio yn Senedd Cymru, gan sicrhau amgylchedd diogel a chroesawgar bob amser.

Fel Arweinydd Tîm Diogelwch, byddwch yn chwarae rhan hanfodol wrth oruchwylio tîm ymroddedig o swyddogion diogelwch, gan gynnal uniondeb a diogelwch ystad y Senedd. Bydd eich proffesiynoldeb yn allweddol wrth ddarparu profiad cwsmer eithriadol, gan ymgysylltu'n ddiplomyddol â staff ac ymwelwyr o gefndiroedd amrywiol. Bydd eich cyfrifoldebau yn cynnwys rheoli pob pwynt mynediad i Ystad y Senedd - cynnal chwiliadau a sgrinio ymwelwyr, cerbydau, ac ardaloedd dynodedig i atal neu ganfod eitemau gwaharddedig. Yn ogystal, byddwch yn goruchwylio ac yn cymryd rhan mewn digwyddiadau a gweithrediadau arbennig i sicrhau diogelwch ymwelwyr o bwys.

Byddwch hefyd yn cael y dasg o gynllunio ac arwain patrolau a gweithrediadau diogelwch, gan fonitro ac asesu eu heffeithiolrwydd yn barhaus i gynnal y safonau diogelwch uchaf.

Byddwch yn arwain ac yn goruchwylio tîm o swyddogion diogelwch, gan ddarparu arweiniad, cefnogaeth, cymhelliant, ac arweinyddiaeth gref i sicrhau rhagoriaeth weithredol. Bydd yr ymgeisydd delfrydol yn dangos parodrwydd rhagweithiol i ddysgu, yn gallu gwneud penderfyniadau call, ac yn meddu ar sgiliau gwaith tîm a rhyngbersonol eithriadol. Bydd rhaid gwisgo gwisg swyddogol yn y rôl hon, a bydd yn ofynnol i chi wisgo arfwisg corff fel rhan o'ch dyletswyddau.

I gael rhagor o wybodaeth, ewch i’r swydd-ddisgrifiad.

Patrwm Gwaith
Swydd amser llawn yw hon, 5 diwrnod yr wythnos, 37 awr rhwng 07:00 a 22:00. Bydd y dyddiau gwaith yn amrywio ac yn cynnwys gweithio ar benwythnosau'n rheolaidd ac ar wyliau cyhoeddus a gwyliau braint.

Sylwch y byddwn fel arfer yn recriwtio ar waelod y band cyflog
Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn cael gwiriad diogelwch.

Legal Services

Legal Adviser

Cardiff Bay

Job Ref
SC-001-26
Location
Cardiff Bay
Salary
£63,164 - £75,735 (Executive Band 2 Grade 7)

Please note - the starting date for this role will be on or after 1 October 2026.

As part of a collaborative and highly skilled legal team, the successful candidate will provide timely legal advice to the Llywydd, the Chief Executive, Committees of the Senedd, individual Senedd Members and colleagues across the Senedd Commission. The role covers a wide range of complex and sensitive legal matters arising from the Senedd’s constitutional, legislative and corporate functions.
Working in a fast paced political and constitutional environment, the postholder will be expected to build strong working relationships, communicate complex legal issues clearly to non lawyers, and provide practical advice that supports Members and officials in carrying out their responsibilities effectively.


For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a full-time post although flexible working arrangements will be considered, subject to meeting the needs of the Senedd and its Members.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

Security

Security Control Room Manager

Cardiff Bay

Job Ref
SC-009-26
Location
Cardiff Bay
Salary
£32,028 - £37,076 (Management Band 3 - EO)

The Security Control Room (SCR) is a central hub pivotal position within the Security Department, playing a critical role in safeguarding everyone on the estate.

The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the safety and security of all stakeholders through the effective management and coordination of security and communication systems. Having two dedicated managers within the SCR provides greater control accountability and autonomy for our highly trained operators, who understand the unique demands of this environment.

The successful candidate will work in a modern purpose built control room equipped with recently upgraded, high specification CCTV system and front-end alarm handling system.

Beyond routine operational a key responsibility will be to lead and coordinate responses to emergency situations providing clear, calm, and decisive direction to operational teams and stakeholders, and ensuring accurate handover of information to senior management.

The role of the CCTV control room manager is a developing role which will give the successful candidate the opportunity to help formulate strategy and procedures on key aspects of the role. The shift patterns for this role are based on Monday to Friday 7.00 - 15.30 or 13.30 - 20.00 but could include some weekend/late working to accommodate functions or major events.

For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a full-time position working 37 hours per week. The scheduled hours of work will normally be between 07:00 to 20:00 on any 5 days out of 7, but may also require some evening, night or weekend working. Reasonable notice will be given when you are required to work.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

Security Team Leader

Cardiff Bay

Job Ref
SC-008-26
Location
Cardiff Bay
Salary
£32,028 - £37,076 (Management Band 3 – EO)

The Senedd Security Service is committed to safeguarding everyone who visits or works at the Welsh Parliament, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment at all times.

As a Security Team Leader, you will play a vital role in supervising a dedicated team of security officers, maintaining the integrity and safety of the Senedd estate. Your professionalism will be key in delivering an exceptional customer experience, engaging diplomatically with staff and visitors from diverse backgrounds. Your responsibilities will include managing all access points to the Senedd Estate—conducting searches and screenings of visitors, vehicles, and designated areas to prevent or detect prohibited items. Additionally, you will oversee and participate in special events and operations to ensure the safety of VIP visitors.

You will also be tasked with planning and leading security patrols and operations, continuously monitoring and assessing their effectiveness to uphold the highest standards of security.

You will lead and oversee a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, motivation, and strong leadership to ensure operational excellence. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a proactive willingness to learn, sound judgment, and exceptional teamwork and interpersonal skills. This is a uniformed position, and you will be required to wear body armor as part of your duties.

For more information, please view the job description.

Pattern of Working
This is a full-time post working a 5 day week of 37 hours between 07:00 to 22:00. The days of work will vary and will include regular weekend and public and privilege holiday duties.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

Senedd Security Officers

Cardiff Bay

Job Ref
SC-006-26
Location
Cardiff Bay
Salary
£26,690- £30,503 (Team Support)

The Welsh Parliament is the democratically elected body that represents the interests of Wales and its people. Commonly known as the Senedd, it makes laws for Wales, agrees Welsh taxes and holds the Welsh Government to account.

The security department is an integral part of the Senedd. As a Security Officer, you will be responsible for the safety and security to all those who visit or work at the Senedd.

You will also be the first point of contact for Senedd Members, Senedd Members’ Support Staff, Commission staff and other persons who work at or visit the Senedd estates. The estate includes the Senedd, Ty Hywel, the Pierhead and satellite offices in other areas of Wales as well as any integral car parking areas and immediate surrounding areas.

The Senedd welcomes visitors all year round, attracting up to as many as 250,000 visitors annually. People come to the Senedd to experience a tour, take in one of our many events, and exhibitions, and to watch debates and committees.

We attract tourists travelling from overseas, school visits, as well as charities and VIP guests, such as the Royal family, Ambassadors and major sports homecoming events. We are open 6 days a week allowing visitors the opportunity to explore the public spaces of these iconic buildings during opening hours.

We’re looking for highly-motivated individuals to join our large team. You don’t need experience in similar roles, and a full training programme will be provided upon appointment. If you can work collaboratively, have sound judgement and are able to act decisively and responsibly in a very busy environment then we want to hear from you!

For more information, please view the job description.

We have two positions available: one working day shifts and one working night shifts.

Pattern of Working: Full time.

Day Shift Security Officer - Working a 5 day week of 37 hours between 07:00 to 22:00. The days of work will vary and will include regular weekend and Public and Privilege Holiday duties.

Night Shift Security Officer - Working a pattern of 4 on 4 off - 12 hours shifts between 19:00 to 07:00, and will include regular weekend and Public and Privilege Holiday duties.

There may be a requirement to change your ‘normal’ pattern of working at short notice, as dictated by Senedd business.

Please note recruitment will normally be at the minimum of the band.
The successful candidate will be subject to security vetting.

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