Event Planner

Job Introduction

Job Title: Event Planner

Salary: £24,003.81 per annum, pro rata from £37,005.87 FTE
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Leeds Or Manchester 
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: 24 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 an experienced event planner who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment?

British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for an Event Planner to join the Force Planning Unit (FPU). As an Event Planner with BTP, you will provide high-quality planning and coordination for football and Level 2 events, working closely with Event Commanders, operational colleagues and external partners to ensure events are effectively planned and supported.

You will also provide real-time support to senior command teams during planned events and incidents, working in an environment where priorities can change quickly.

What you'll be doing:

• Planning and coordinating football and Level 2 events, producing high-quality plans, Operational Orders and associated documentation.
• Working closely with Event Commanders, Bronze Commanders and key stakeholders throughout the planning, delivery and debrief stages of events.
• Liaising with railway industry partners, intelligence colleagues and resource planning teams to ensure plans reflect current operational requirements and intelligence.
• Providing real-time support to Gold, Silver and Bronze Commanders during planned events and incidents, ensuring appropriate contingencies and decision-making records are maintained.

What you'll bring to the team:

• Educated to a minimum of A-level standard, or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work to challenging deadlines and provide effective support in time-critical situations.
• Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, alongside the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Strong organisational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with experience of contingency planning and record keeping, together with a sound working knowledge of event planning within policing and relevant legislation and policy.

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.

Additional Information:

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

Please note that this role operates within a challenging and changeable operational environment. Event Planners are expected to support Force mobilisation plans when activated by critical incidents, which may result in extended working hours.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3/5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see the 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 4 week 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.

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.

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

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For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team - RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.