Job Introduction
About Us:
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 Workplace Specialist to join the Digital Workplace Solutions team on an 18-month fixed term contract.
As a Digital Workplace Solutions Specialist with BTP, you will have the opportunity to lead on the development of a Power Platform-based case file management solution. You will leverage the broad capabilities of the Power Platform to deliver a modern experience for our employees, built to meet their specific needs and business processes, integrating where necessary with 3rd party systems and services. With the support of an Architect and dedicated Engineer, you will be instrumental in shaping the outcome of this project.
Main Responsibilities:
- Act as the subject matter expert for Power Platform and Dataverse within the context of the project.
- Lead on and undertake development of core components, including customising Dataverse, developing model-driven and canvas apps, business process flows and API integrations with 3rd party systems.
- Lead engagement with business stakeholders at a technical level, and provide support to the project manager where appropriate
- Work closely with the dedicated Engineer to maximise efficient development practices and adherence to project timelines.
- Ensure that the solution is fully tested, documented, and subject to all necessary internal approvals.
What We’re Looking For Essential Skills:
- Expertise in Power Platform and Dataverse with recent experience of delivering complex solutions.
- Competence in C# and .Net, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, JSON and experience working with APIs.
- Experience working within M365 and Azure to deliver complex solutions, including strong understanding of Identity and Access Management.
- Experience working in a regulated or similar environment.
- Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively on cross-functional teams.
- Highly skilled in interpersonal and verbal/written communications, presentations, and possesses exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
Additional Information:
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and hold National Security Vetting at SC, 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.
Application Deadline: Tuesday 1st April 2025.
What We Offer:
Salary: £53,081.45 per annum with yearly increments based on performance.
Supplement: Up to £7,821.28, awarded at 0%, 50% or 100% through an evidence-based skills assessment. London Allowance of £3,177.65 for London based employees.
Benefits:
- Flexible, agile working approach based on a 37-hour week, Monday to Friday, with the option to consider hybrid and remote working arrangements.
- 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.
Inclusion & Diversity and Positive Action:
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. We operate a Disability Confident Scheme, candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview.
For more information on Inclusion & Diversity, Positive Action or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity work, Positive Action, Disability Confident Scheme, or please contact PART-Recruitment@btp.police.uk .
Join Us:
Grow your career with us. We can’t wait to hear from you! See why BTP is right for you and click here for more information. For further details, please contact our Resourcing Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.
