Job Introduction
Salary: £28,486.92 full-time equivalent (pro-rata £15,398.34 for 20 hours per week)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Edinburgh
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: This is a part-time role (20 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 a Property Officer with BTP, you will play a key role in managing property and exhibits at Edinburgh Police Station, ensuring the safe, secure, and accurate handling of items linked to investigations. From evidential property to found items and large sums of cash, your work will directly support operational policing and the criminal justice process. You will also provide a professional front counter service, assisting members of the public and supporting officers with property-related processes, helping to deliver an efficient and effective service.
What you'll be doing:
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Receiving, recording, storing and tracking property and exhibits, ensuring continuity of evidence and accurate record-keeping
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Managing the return, retention and disposal of property, including liaison with officers, courts and external agencies
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Supporting court processes through the preparation and release of exhibits as required
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Providing guidance to officers and delivering a professional front counter service, assisting with enquiries and administrative support
What you'll bring to the team:
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Experience of dealing with members of the public and providing a customer-focused service
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Strong attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage sensitive information
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Good IT skills, including experience of using Microsoft Word and Excel
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.
What we offer:
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28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years(pro rata for part-time employees).
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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.
How to Apply:
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, on the 28th July 2026
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 4 week notice period.
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
Curious about what life at BTP is really like? Hear directly from our people and discover what makes working here so rewarding. Explore real stories on our blog: Our Stories - British Transport Police
For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team [email protected].
