Designing Out Crime Officer - VIAWG Taskforce

Job Introduction

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Buckingham Palace Road, London 

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office working is available, requiring 3 days a week in the office 

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. 

BTP’s New Violence and Intimidation Against Women and Girls (VIAWG) Taskforce

The new Violence and Intimidation Against Women and Girls (VIAWG) Taskforce will provide a nationally coordinated, trauma‑informed policing response that aligns with the Government’s Safer Streets Mission and new VAWG strategy, the NPCC VAWG Framework, and the principles of Operation Soteria.

Safeguarding Team

The Safeguarding Team will provide a dedicated, specialist capability focused on protecting victim-survivors, strengthening safeguarding outcomes, and ensuring a consistent, trauma‑informed approach to violence and intimidation against women and girls across the rail network. Operating as a multi‑disciplinary team, they will work closely with internal partners, external agencies and victim support services to deliver strong safeguarding interventions, specialist support and improve the experience of victim-survivors.

The team will bring together specialist safeguarding practitioners, detectives and accredited support roles to provide timely, effective and coordinated support, ensuring victim‑survivors’ needs and voices remain central to operational decision-making.

The Opportunity:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Designing Out Crime Officer (DOCO) to join the VIAWG Taskforce.

As a VIAWG DOCO with BTP, you will provide specialist designing‑out‑crime expertise to support our strategy to prevent Violence and Intimidation Against Women and Girls (VIAWG) across the rail network.

You will play a key role within the VIAWG Taskforce Prevention & Protection Unit (VIAWG PPU), delivering environmental design interventions that make public transport spaces safer and more secure. This includes conducting Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) and offering expert recommendations to reduce opportunities for VIAWG‑related offences, increase feelings of safety, and improve passenger confidence across the national railway network.

What you'll be doing:   

• Conduct Environmental Visual Audits (EVAs) across stations, platforms and wider rail environments to identify risks, improve safety, and reduce opportunities for VIAWG‑related crime.
• Provide specialist designing‑out‑crime advice to partners including Network Rail, TOCs and TfL, recommending practical environmental improvements such as enhanced lighting, sightlines, CCTV and signage.
• Work closely with planners, architects, engineers and project teams to embed VIAWG prevention principles into new designs, refurbishments and infrastructure projects.
• Prepare clear reports, maintain accurate audit records, and share expert insight, delivering briefings and promoting awareness of CPTED principles, VIAWG prevention strategies, equality, diversity and health & safety.

What you'll bring to the team: 

• A Level 5 Designing Out Crime qualification and strong experience in crime prevention, problem‑solving and partnership working.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, able to negotiate confidently and build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and reporting abilities, with the skills to interpret complex information, provide clear recommendations and manage your time effectively.
• A solid understanding of equality, diversity, health & safety and public‑sector responsibilities, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Desirable - Ability to interpret plans and drawings, knowledge of planning and community‑safety legislation, awareness of railway practices, a driving licence and an understanding of the contact and complexities of VIAWG.

Additional Information:

This is a role with a national remit and will therefore involve extensive travel and occasional nights away.

The postholder will be required to pass the relevant British Transport Police Track Safety and First Aid qualification consistent with the role.

The postholder will be required to complete Continued Professional Development (CPD) through the Crime Prevention Academy.

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 Recruitment 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, 1st March 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

Join Us:
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