Emily Wheeler
Llanelli,Carmarthenshire
Summary
Experienced professional specialising in stakeholder engagement, youth participation, and community outreach. Expertise in strategic partnership development and public consultation, alongside strong programme coordination. Skilled in communications, event planning, and facilitating decision-making processes. Focused on enhancing children’s and young people’s engagement while prioritising safeguarding and welfare.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work history
Engagement Advisor
Dyfed Powys Office of Police and Crime Commissione
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2022.09 - Current
- Lead and coordinate the Youth Ambassador Scheme, providing young people across Dyfed Powys with meaningful opportunities to influence policing and crime-related decision-making.
- Lead the planning and delivery of Community Engagement Days on behalf of the Police and Crime Commissioner, bringing together key partners, operational policing teams, commissioned services and community organisations to strengthen engagement and collaboration.
- Lead and coordinate the Victim-Survivor Engagement Network, ensuring the voices of victims and those with lived experience are represented in decision-making processes and service development, helping to influence positive change across the criminal justice system.
- Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across public, private and third-sector organisations.
- Plan and deliver engagement activities, consultations, workshops and events across a large geographical region.
- Gather, analyse and present feedback from communities and stakeholders to inform strategic priorities and decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with police officers, partner agencies, schools, community groups and local authorities to support engagement objectives.
- Represent the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner at meetings, forums and public events.
- Support the delivery of strategic communications and awareness campaigns.
Private Music Teacher - Business Owner
Little Notes / Nodau Bychain (Self-Employed)
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
2013.05 - Current
- Established and managed a successful private music tuition business providing piano, singing and music theory lessons to children, young people and adults.
- Manage all aspects of business operations including scheduling, communications, administration and client relationships.
- Support students in developing musical skills and confidence through tailored one-to-one tuition.
- Prepare students for graded examinations, performances and auditions, helping them achieve individual goals and milestones.
- Build positive relationships with students, parents and families to support learning and progression.
- Plan and deliver annual Christmas concerts, providing students with opportunities to showcase their achievements and performance skills.
Co-Founder & Content Creator
Where Are The Wheelers
Llanelli, Carmarthenshire
2020.01 - Current
- Co-founded and manage a travel and lifestyle content platform. Creating engaging digital content across multiple social media channels and a dedicated travel blog.
- Created diverse travel and lifestyle content for various social media platforms and a personal travel blog.
- Write destination guides, itineraries and travel recommendations based on personal experiences.
- Collaborate with hotels, tourism organisations and brands to produce engaging digital content.
Intelligence Support Officer
Dyfed Powys Police
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2018.02 - 2022.09
- Working in the Force Intelligence Bureau, providing intelligence support for live and developing incidents, gathering and analysing information to support operational decision-making.
- Researched and collated information from a range of intelligence systems and databases to develop subject profiles and risk assessments.
- Supported operational policing activity by identifying relevant intelligence and assisting with the management of priority incidents.
- Monitored intelligence systems and reviewed information to ensure accuracy, relevance and compliance with procedures.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment, exercising sound judgement when handling sensitive and confidential information.
Communications Officer - Contact Handling
Dyfed Powys Police
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2015.10 - 2018.02
- Working in the Force Communications Centre, acting as the first point of contact for members of the public contacting 999 and 101 services.
- Assessed and prioritised incidents, ensuring accurate information was recorded and communicated.
- Managed sensitive and often distressing situations with professionalism, empathy and sound judgement.
- Worked effectively in a fast-paced environment supporting emergency response and incident management.
Teaching Assisant
Carmarthenshire County Council
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2014.09 - 2015.10
- Supported pupils in their learning and development within the classroom environment.
- Assisted teachers in delivering lessons and activities to promote engagement and achievement.
- Provided individual and small-group support to help pupils reach their full potential.
- Built positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents to support learning and wellbeing.
Administrative Assistant & Welfare Officer
Carmarthenshire School of Gymnastics
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
2010.09 - 2015.09
- Supported the delivery of gymnastics sessions and club activities for children and young people.
- Assisted with administration, event organisation and the day-to-day running of the club.
- Promoted the welfare and safeguarding of young participants, ensuring policies and procedures were followed.
- Built positive relationships with gymnasts, parents, coaches and volunteers.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music
University of Glamorgan
Pontypridd 09/2010 - 09/2013
NVQ Level 4 - Diploma in Advice and Guidance
Gower College
Swansea 09/2021 - 04/2022
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Safeguarding
Agored Cymru
Llanelli 12/2025 - 12/2025
A-Levels - Business Studies, Music, Music Technology
WJEC
Carmarthen, CarmarthenshireGCSEs -
WJEC
CarmarthenNVQ Level 2 - Essential Communication Skills
Gower College
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire 10/2015 - 10/2016
Skills
- Stakeholder Engagement and Relationship Management
- Youth Participation and Co-production
- Community Outreach and Engagement
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Public Consultation and Participation
- Programme and Project Coordination
- Communications and Public Engagement
- Event Planning and Delivery
- Facilitation and Public Speaking
- Influencing Decision-Making
- Children's and Young People's Engagement
- Report Writing and Presentation
- Collaboration and Partnership Working
- Safeguarding and Welfare Awareness
- Leadership and Team Coordination
Affiliations
- Travel
- Sports & Fitness
- Fashion
Certification
Foundation Leadership Module - September 2023 - Dyfed Powys Police
Shortlisting and Interviewing Training - June 2023 & September 2025 Dyfed Powys Police
Race- Relaed Cultural Awareness Training - March 2025
First Steps to LGBT & Inclusion - March 2023
Trauma-Informed Training - September 2025
Understanding Safeguarding Level 1 - December 2025
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Welsh
Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Engagement Advisor
Dyfed Powys Office of Police and Crime Commissione
2022.09 - Current
Co-Founder & Content Creator
Where Are The Wheelers
2020.01 - Current
Intelligence Support Officer
Dyfed Powys Police
2018.02 - 2022.09
Communications Officer - Contact Handling
Dyfed Powys Police
2015.10 - 2018.02
Teaching Assisant
Carmarthenshire County Council
2014.09 - 2015.10
Private Music Teacher - Business Owner
Little Notes / Nodau Bychain (Self-Employed)
2013.05 - Current
Administrative Assistant & Welfare Officer
Carmarthenshire School of Gymnastics
2010.09 - 2015.09
Bachelor of Arts - Popular Music
University of Glamorgan
09/2010 - 09/2013
NVQ Level 4 - Diploma in Advice and Guidance
Gower College
09/2021 - 04/2022
NVQ Level 2 - Understanding Safeguarding
Agored Cymru
12/2025 - 12/2025
NVQ Level 2 - Essential Communication Skills
Gower College
10/2015 - 10/2016
A-Levels - Business Studies, Music, Music Technology
WJEC
GCSEs -
WJEC