Less Lethal Weapons Administrator

Job Introduction

Grade: A004

Salary: £28,486.92 per annum with yearly increments based on performance.

Contract Type: 12 month Fixed Term Contract

Location: All main hubs will be considered (London Allowance £4613.61 will be payable to London based candidates)

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: This is full-time role (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:

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Less Lethal Weapons Administrator to join the National Police Chief’s Council Less Lethal Weapons portfolio. The Support Officers responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and coordination support to the NPCC Less Lethal Weapons portfolio, including meeting management, stakeholder engagement, record-keeping, and internal/external communications. Responsibilities also include overseeing specialist processes such as Taser SME allocation and AEP logistics, supporting document production, handling financial and travel arrangements, and ensuring professional management of correspondence and confidential information.

What you'll be doing: 

• Deliver administrative support to ensure smooth departmental operations. Monitor, respond to, and escalate emails as required, ensuring all correspondence is managed professionally and efficiently using business systems. Duties include handling telephone calls, supplies, records, diaries, and general office tasks.
• Plan and manage NPCC LLW Working Group and related committee meetings, including preparing agendas, distributing papers, and recording minutes/actions in line with agreed standards. Coordinate and obtain any follow up information to ensure that meeting delegates and Chairs are appropriately prepared.
• Manage internal and external communication through the preparation of appropriate responses, signposting correspondence accordingly to the appropriate person and/or the preparation of national circulars/letters.
• Maintain efficient and well-structured record-keeping systems, ensuring documentation is consistently filed and stored appropriately.

What you'll bring to the team: 

• GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C level or equivalent. 
• Previous business support experience with demonstratable organisational ability and attention to detail
• Demonstratable experience of effective relationship management of colleagues and customers both internal and external to the organisation
• Experience of working unsupervised and on own initiative
• Experience of accurate record keeping and data management in accordance with information governance requirements
• Experience of producing high quality documentation for a range of audiences, including letters and other written correspondence
• Knowledge of IT systems (proficient use of Microsoft Office, SharePoint and OneDrive is required), the ability to pick up new system/packages quickly and keep up to date with technology as it develops/advances 

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.
• 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 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.

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

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.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, Tuesday 27th January 2026

The above advert, Job description and Application process is available through the medium of Welsh - if requested.

 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: 

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 information, please contact our Resourcing Team at RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.