I&D Business Partner

Job Introduction

Salary: Up to £55,310.87 Per Annum, Plus London Allowance if applicable, with yearly increments based on performance.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Cardiff & Manchester- The role can be worked from any of our main BTP Hubs.

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:

We have an exciting opportunity for an Inclusion & Diversity Business Partner to join our People & Culture team. This is a pivotal role where you’ll shape and deliver BTP’s Inclusion & Diversity Strategy, championing equality and driving cultural change across the organisation.

You’ll be the go-to expert for all things I&D – influencing senior leaders, embedding inclusive practices, and ensuring we meet our legal and ethical commitments. If you’re passionate about creating workplaces where everyone belongs, this is your chance to make a real impact.

What you'll be doing:  

• Lead and deliver BTP’s Inclusion & Diversity Strategy and action plans
• Analyse and present data to inform decisions and identify areas for improvement
• Ensure compliance with equality legislation and statutory reporting requirements
• Partner with leaders to embed inclusive practices and improve representation

What you'll bring to the team:

• CIPD Level 5 or equivalent professional qualification
• Proven experience in Diversity & Inclusion roles with measurable success
• Strong knowledge of equality, diversity, and human rights legislation
• Excellent communication and influencing skills to engage stakeholders at all levels

Additional Information:

This role involves national travel across England, Scotland, and Wales, with occasional overnight stays.

Further details can be found in the attached job description.

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.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment/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.

How to apply:

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.