Digital Content Producer (18-month fixed term contract)

Job Introduction

Salary: £41,267.45 per annum. An additional £4775.00 per annum will be payable to London-based candidates

Contract Type: 18-month fixed term contract

Location: Can be based at any Hub location – London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff or Glasgow

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

Hours: This is a 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:

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for a Digital Content Producer to join the Communications and Engagement department. As a Digital Content Producer, you will support BTP towards achieving our strategic objective by contributing to the delivery of our communications strategy through the creation of innovative written and visual content to drive engagement and enhance and protect BTP’s reputation. 

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and deliver purposeful and informative written and visual content (including photographs, video, digital, infographics and animation) for BTP’s digital and social media platforms.
• Support the planning and implementation of multi-platform, integrated Forcewide communications campaigns and evaluate their effectiveness to inform future activity.
• Horizon scan to ensure continuous improvement of BTP’s content, drive innovation and adopt best practices to expand audience reach and engagement. 
• Be a trusted Advisor to Senior Managers and the wider Force on how best to use content creation to achieve a desired outcome.

What you'll bring to the team:  

• Proven experience in a similar role, involving creating digital content for social media channels, digital animation and graphic design, photography and videography.
• Substantial experience and skilled in using the following software: Adobe After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Photoshop, Lightroom, InDesign and Acrobat as well as AI software to assist in content creation.
• Excellent photography and photo editing skills
• Excellent video production and digital animation skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills and the confidence to advise Senior Management and the wider Force and Authority, as well as the ability to confidently challenge and influence decisions when in BTP’s best interests.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills, with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to deliver high-quality content to tight deadlines, whilst handling multiple priorities.

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. (Remove if FTC)
• 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.

Additional Information: 

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

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 1 month notice period. 

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 Monday 5th October 2026.

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. 

We operate a Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. 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

The above advert, Job description and Application process is available through the medium of Welsh - if requested.

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 -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.