Chief Superintendent Specialist Operations

Job Introduction

Join the British Transport Police as Chief Superintendent Specialist Operations 

Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow (with national travel)
Application Window: 16th July – 30th July 2025 (12 noon)
Eligibility: Open to internal and external candidates (Promotion, Secondment or Lateral Transfer) 

Lead with Purpose. Serve with Impact. 

British Transport Police (BTP) is seeking a dynamic, inclusive, and operationally excellent leader to take on the role of Chief Superintendent for our E Division / Specialist Operations. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of specialist policing across England, Wales and Scotland - protecting millions of passengers and supporting national resilience. 

As a senior leader, you will be at the forefront of delivering our strategy, Guardians of the Railway, ensuring the safety and security of the UK’s rail network through innovative, intelligence-led policing. 

What You’ll Lead 

• Tactical delivery of specialist capabilities including armed policing, CBRNe response, dog units, and drone operations
• Oversight of VIP movements including the Royal Train and over 400 high-profile journeys annually
• Strategic command of civil contingencies, resilience planning, and force resource planning
• Partnership engagement with the Department for Transport and other national stakeholders

What We’re Looking For 

We want a leader who: 

• Embodies our values and champions diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism
• Demonstrates strategic command, operational credibility, and ethical leadership
• Builds strong, collaborative relationships across public and private sectors
• Inspires teams and drives performance in a complex, high-stakes environment

Essential Requirements 

• Hold the minimum rank of Superintendent (substantive).
• Strategic Firearms Commander (or Tactical with willingness to upskill)
• Public Order Public Safety Gold Commander (or equivalent strategic command experience)
• Chief Officer support in principle.
• The successful candidate will be subject to the satisfactory completion of SC Vetting process.
• Have obtained a PDR rating of 1, 2, 3 or U, or satisfactory PDR rating in your current force; on your latest PDR review.
• Not be subject to any written improvement notices under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2015 or reduction in rank under Unsatisfactory Performance Procedures (UPP) in the previous 18 months
• Have no live written warnings, final written warnings or extended final written warnings issued under the Police (Conduct) Regs 2020 (NB: a finding of misconduct but where no separate penalty is applied does not bar an officer from participating)

Selection Process 

• Stage 1: Application & Eligibility Sift
• Stage 2: People Panel (13 & 14th August, virtual)
• Stage 3: Final Interview (22 August, London HQ)
• Includes Insights Discovery assessment to explore your leadership style

Why the British Transport Police? 

We are proud to be a progressive, inclusive and values-led police force. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating individuality and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you’re ready to lead with integrity and make a national impact, we want to hear from you.