Contract Advisor

Job Introduction

Salary: £35,754.47 plus £4,613.61 London allowance per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Force Headquarters, Buckingham Palace Road, London 

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

Hours: This is full-time role (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:

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Contract Advisor to join our Commercial Department. 

As a Contract Advisor with BTP, you will support the Intelligent Client team by providing contract performance analysis, financial compliance, and legal assurance across key outsourced areas including fleet, uniform, facilities, and utilities. This role involves managing discreet projects, preparing contract documentation, analysing data, and working closely with Contract Managers to ensure compliance and best practice, directly contributing to the effective delivery of policing services. 

What you'll be doing:  

• Lead on specific projects within the team’s remit, such as fleet replacement exercises and changes to uniform provision.
• Provide advice and guidance to Contract Managers and Station Support Officers on best practice in contract management.
• Maintain and update contractual documentation, ensuring management decisions are based on accurate and current information.
• Draft legal contract change notes and support the resolution of disputes or performance issues with key suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, producing detailed reports and dashboards to highlight trends and drive continuous improvement.
• Conduct supplier financial stability checks and prepare complex multi-site, high-value invoices for payment in line with Force policy.
• Undertake assurance visits across BTP facilities and liaise with stakeholders to escalate and resolve contractual issues promptly.
• Support strategic review meetings and contribute to the central supplier performance dashboard for senior management.

What you'll bring to the team: 

Qualifications

• Qualified to A-Level standard.
• Commitment to undertake studies and exams to achieve a contract management qualification.

Experience:

• Working in a Procurement or Commercial function.
• Delivering discreet projects and implementing process improvements.
• Applying category management principles within public sector services.
• Handling contract administration, including legal documentation and change notices.
• Working with budget holders and finance systems.

Knowledge:

• Procurement and contract law, with the ability to interpret complex terms.
• Programme management methodology, risk management, and budget monitoring.
• Commercial processes, governance, and compliance requirements.

Skills:

• Strong decision-making and problem-solving ability.
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail.
• Ability to present complex data clearly and concisely.

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.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• 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.

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.

How to apply: Applications will be via an up to date CV and an online application form, as part of this application you will be asked to outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 8th February 2026.

Inclusion & Diversity: 

At BTP, we are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We believe diversity drives innovation and better decision-making. Our roles are open to everyone, and we encourage applications from underrepresented groups, including Black, Asian, and minority ethnic candidates, women, LGBTQI+ individuals, people with disabilities, and those who are neurodiverse. As part of our commitment we operate a ‘Disability Confident Scheme’ - all candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role will be offered an interview. 

For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident Scheme

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