Accredited Financial Investigators - Project Plume

Job Introduction

Salary: £39,871.93 plus £4,613.61 London allowance (FTE)

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract for 23 months 

Location: 200 Buckingham Palace Rd, London

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is a full-time role (37 hours per week). We are committed to supporting flexible working and welcome applications from those seeking alternative working arrangements, including part-time hours.

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:

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police (BTP) is offering a unique opportunity for an experienced Accredited Financial Investigator (AFI) to join our specialist Project Plume team — a nationally recognised, multi-agency initiative tackling cash-based money laundering investigations in the waste industry.

As an AFI with BTP, you’ll be at the forefront of financial crime disruption, using your expertise to trace, restrain, and recover criminal assets. You’ll lead investigations under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), manage complex cash seizure cases, and present compelling evidence in both criminal and civil courts. 
This is a high-impact role where your work will directly contribute to dismantling organised crime groups and protecting the UK’s financial and environmental systems. You’ll collaborate with a wide range of partners including the National Crime Agency, HMRC, Environment Agency, and the Joint Unit for Waste Crime, participating in joint operations and intelligence-led investigations. 
You’ll also benefit from a supportive and forward-thinking environment, with access to modern investigative tools, and opportunities to develop your skills. Whether you're looking to deepen your expertise or take your career in a new direction, this role offers the challenge, variety, and purpose you’re looking for.

What you'll be doing:

• Lead cash-based money laundering investigations in the waste industry as part of Project Plume (a multi-agency operation in partnership with the Joint Unit for Waste Crime, National Economic Crime Centre, MPS, HMRC and BTP).
• Prepare and present high-quality evidential material in both criminal and civil courts.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external law enforcement and regulatory partners to develop intelligence and deliver joint operations.
• Draw on specialist skills to provide support and advice senior investigating officers to identify potential risks under POCA legislation, Data Protection and Human rights for live enquiries, as well as gathering evidence to support investigations.        

What you'll bring to the team:

• Be a current accredited financial investigator with Part 2, Part 8 and Part 5 powers (or be within the NCA defined self-suspension period that will enable immediate re-accreditation with refresher courses/ action plans) Must have passed the relevant NPIA (now NCA) Accredited Financial Investigation Course.
• PIP level 2 or equivalent
• Demonstrable experience in financial crime investigations, including money laundering and fraud.
• Strong working knowledge of POCA, PACE, CPIA, GDPR, and other relevant legislation and investigative procedures.

Additional Information: 

Please note: Applicants must have passed the relevant NPIA (now NCA) Accredited Financial Investigation Course to be considered for this role.  

Applicants must be willing to travel to all Force areas when required

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• 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 Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Application process:

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, 9 June 2026

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (5 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 

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.

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