Job Introduction
Salary: £35,754.47 per annum with yearly increments based on performance plus £4,613.61 London Allowance
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time.
Location: London
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: 37 hours per week
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.
The Opportunity:
As an Event Planner with BTP, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality planning and coordination for football and Level 2 events across the Force. Working closely with Event Commanders, operational colleagues and industry partners, you will ensure events are planned and delivered safely, effectively and in line with corporate standards. You will also provide real-time support to senior command teams during planned events and emerging incidents, helping to protect the railway network and those who use it.
What you'll be doing:
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Liaise with Event Commanders and key stakeholders before, during and after events to identify requirements, coordinate planning activity and support event debriefs.
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Prepare and coordinate event plans, Operational Orders and associated documentation for football and Level 2 events, ensuring all plans are accurate, comprehensive and aligned to corporate standards.
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Develop contingency arrangements, maintain decision logs and ensure plans remain responsive to changing intelligence, operational requirements and resource availability.
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Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners, providing real-time support to Gold, Silver and Bronze Commanders during events and incidents where required.
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Represent the organisation at external Safety Advisory Group (SAG) and planning meetings, working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders. Following consultation with senior leadership, make informed decisions on behalf of the organisation and attend meetings in person where required.
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Represent the organisation as the British Transport Police liaison within the Event Control Room for major events, ensuring effective communication with command and coordination with key stakeholders.
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Refer to the Football and Event Planning Manual of Guidance document to assist in the planning process.
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Assist in the coordination of welfare and accommodation arrangements for both planned and spontaneous events, ensuring the appropriate support is in place to meet operational requirements.
What you'll bring to the team:
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Educated to a minimum of A Level standard (or equivalent in a relevant discipline).
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Proficiency in Office365 and Microsoft Teams.
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Proven experience of managing competing priorities, meeting challenging deadlines and delivering high-quality work in a fast-paced environment.
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Experience of building positive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders, including senior leaders and external partners, whilst effectively managing expectations.
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Strong organisational, analytical and communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to coordinate complex activities and plans effectively.
What we offer:
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
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Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
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Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
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Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
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Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
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Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
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Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
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Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at [email protected]. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.
Additional Information:
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see attached document.
Medical: We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.
References: We'll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.
Notice Period - This role is subject to a 3 month notice period.
Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role. AI can be a useful tool to spark ideas or help you organise your thoughts, but when it comes to your application, we want to hear from you, not an algorithm. What truly stands out to us are genuine stories, personal insights and the experiences that have shaped who you are. Authenticity matters - it helps us understand your motivations, your strengths and how you’ll contribute to our team. So, use AI if it helps you get started, but let your own voice lead the way.
Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 21st of July 2026.
Inclusion & Diversity:
We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices.
If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.
For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme
Join Us:
Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary.
Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police
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