Job Introduction
Salary: £16,703.78 per annum (based on 18 hours per week). Full Time Equivalent for this role is £34.313.31. Plus £4,427.00 Pro Rata London Allowance.
Contract Type: 9-month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Buckingham Road, London.
Employment Type: Hybrid- Blended approach of home and office-working is available
Hours: 18 Hours per week.
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 simple: 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 Governance Audit and Compliance Officer to join the Governance Department. As a Governance Audit and Compliance Officer with BTP, you will produce insightful data reports to identify areas needing further investigation.
Your role will also involve supporting the daily operations of the B Division Governance Department, ensuring timely compliant and misconduct investigations, updating relevant systems, and aiding in the implementation of corporate governance standards for Property Stores. Additionally, you'll help monitor information security and records retention across the Division.
Main Responsibilities:
- Design & Implement Reports; Create reports for the Head of Governance and B Division Governance Board. Focus on high-risk areas like overtime, expenses, and mileage.
- Research & Data Analysis; Conduct thorough research and data analysis. Highlight areas of risk and subjects for further investigation.
- Data Management: Audit data and create exception reports, investigate data inconsistencies, perform trend analysis.
- Case Management Support: Collate progress updates from Investigating Officers, ensure adherence to statutory and internal timescales, escalate potential issues to the Governance Process Manager.
- Compliance Monitoring; Implement processes for monitoring record retention and information security. Highlight compliance issues and report on recommendations for change. Compile accurate and timely reports from various BTP systems.
What We’re Looking For; Your Essential Skills:
- Advanced Research & Analytical Skills; Trained and extensive experience in using Microsoft Office applications and the using different databases. Knowledge of data extract applications and Financial Reporting.
- Excellent Communication Skills; Highly advanced written and verbal skills. Ability to produce diverse reports for varied audiences.
- Teamwork & Initiative: Capable of working both independently and as part of a team. Skilled in liaising with internal and external contacts.
- Prioritisation & Project Management; Excellent at managing time and workload. Effective project management skills.
- Data Management: Ability to interrogate, develop and interpret data. Able to effectively display the result of analysis using a range of IT software, including charts, maps and graphs. Intermediate user of MS Excel.
Additional Information:
Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (3/5 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.
What we offer:
• Flexible and Agile Working approach. Allowance available for purchasing equipment for home and blended working.
• 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.
• 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. As part of our commitment 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
