People Advisor- FTC 12 Months

Job Introduction

Salary: £43,527.51 plus London Allowance £4613.61  (London Allowance applicable to London applicants only)

Contract Type:  Fixed Term Contract 12 months & Full Time 37 Hours Per Week. 

Location: Birmingham or any local 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:

Are you ready to shape the future of our people-focused team? As a trusted People Partner, you’ll be the go-to expert for managers and staff, guiding them through complex challenges and empowering them to lead with confidence. In this strategic role, you’ll influence workforce planning, organisational design, talent development, and performance management—all while ensuring alignment with BTP People & Development policies and legislation. This isn’t just about advice; it’s about driving organisational success through people.

What you'll be doing: 

As a People Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering expert HR support under our Business Partnering model. Your responsibilities will include:

• Provide specialist advice and guidance to managers and staff on a wide range of people matters, empowering leaders to manage confidently while ensuring compliance with BTP People & Development policies and relevant legislation.
• Act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), coaching and supporting managers to handle complex cases independently, promoting best practice and consistency across the organisation.
• Deliver strategic input on workforce planning, organisational design, talent management, and performance management to help shape a high-performing culture.
• Manage a diverse caseload, including complex sickness, employee relations, disputes, disciplinary matters, and organisational change initiatives.
• Facilitate workshops and coaching sessions to build management capability and drive continuous improvement in people practices.
• Collaborate on workforce planning and organisational development, ensuring operational alignment and retention of key talent.
• Provide data-driven insights, preparing reports and analysis to inform decision-making and support strategic projects.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, acting as the first point of contact for staff associations and support groups.

What you'll bring to our team:

Qualifications: CIPD qualified and working towards MCIPD status (or equivalent experience)

Experience:

• Proven track record in delivering HR generalist services within a large, multi-disciplined operational organisation.
• Experience supporting organisational, managerial, and cultural change initiatives.
• Skilled in providing clear, balanced advice on a wide range of HR issues to management teams.
• Ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, internally and externally.
• Demonstrated success in coaching and empowering line managers to manage people cases independently. 

Skills:

• Professional, persuasive, and influential—able to command confidence from senior leaders, employees, trade unions, and external partners.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Resilient under pressure, maintaining conviction where appropriate.
• Collaborative team player with a dynamic and creative approach.
• Customer-focused with a strong achievement orientation and drive to deliver.

Knowledge:

• Significant HR generalist knowledge, including UK employment legislation and case law.
• Excellent understanding of HR operations and services.

Desirable:

• Mediation training.
• Previous experience within the police service.
• Strong knowledge of BTP processes and procedures.

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.

Additional Information: 

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment 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.

Interviews: Interviews will potentially be on 16th &17th December 2025. 

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.