Learning and Development Administrator - RSAS

Job Introduction

Salary: £32,847.26 per annum, plus £4,775.00 London allowance for candidates based in London only.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: London – Ashfield House

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available, Compressed Hours available.

Hours: Full time - 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 L&D Administrator – RSAS (Railway Safety Accreditation Scheme) to join the Learning & Development team. 

Be part of a team that helps people develop their skills, realise their potential, and build rewarding careers. In this role, you'll provide essential administrative support within the central Learning & Development function, helping to deliver impactful learning experiences that support the organisation's future success.

What you'll be doing: 

• Coordinate training course bookings, schedules, resources, venues and delegate administration.
• Provide first-line support for training-related enquiries via telephone, email and internal systems.
• Maintain accurate training records, learner data and compliance information, producing reports as required. 
• Work closely with trainers, suppliers and internal stakeholders to support the successful delivery of training programmes.

What you'll bring to the team: 

Essential Criteria:

• Previous administration experience in a busy customer-focused environment. 
• Experience working within a call centre, helpdesk, customer service or administrative support role. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams. 
• Experience of coordinating bookings, managing records and maintaining accurate data. 
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team whilst managing a varied workload. 
• GCSEs (including English and Maths) or equivalent qualification/experience.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience of working in an operational or L&D role within a police environment.

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.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3 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.

Notice Period - This role is subject to a one month 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.

Please note: This vacancy may close earlier than advertised closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received. Early submission is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 15th October 2026.

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. 

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.