Event Planning Manager

Job Introduction

Salary: Up to £39,871.93 per annum, plus £4,613.61 London allowances (for London based candidates)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Force Headquarters, London .
Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours:  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 B‑Division Event Planning Manager to join the Operations Department.

As a B‑Division Event Planning Manager with BTP, you will take overall responsibility for the planning and resourcing of events and operations across the division, ensuring operational resilience and representing BTP at a range of internal and multi‑agency planning forums.

What you’ll be doing:

• Leading, coordinating, and overseeing event and operational planning across B Division, ensuring resources are deployed effectively and efficiently.
• Acting with delegated authority on behalf of senior leaders, representing the division at internal and multi‑agency meetings.
• Managing baseline risk assessments, developing policing plans for planned and spontaneous operations, and ensuring alignment with national guidance.
• Providing leadership and full line management for a team of Event and Football Planning staff, including performance, welfare, supervision, and development.

What you'll bring to the team:

Essential Skills, Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience:

• Educated to A‑Level standard (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in operational planning, event planning, and resource management environments.
• Strong ability to delegate, manage competing priorities, and deliver high‑quality work under pressure.
• Excellent organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Confident in influencing, challenging, and negotiating with colleagues at all levels.
• High proficiency in IT systems including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to assess operational risks and work within financial and budgetary constraints.
• Knowledge of national policies and procedures relating to public order and public safety operations.

Additional Desirable Criteria: 

• Training in Duty Management Systems (DMS).
• Experience providing real‑time operational support to policing events.
• Experience using Origin or other operational planning and resourcing systems.

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 (3/5 years minimum UK residency required), including full background and financial disclosure.

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.

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: 

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:
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.

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