Recruitment Advisor - 12 Months FTC

Job Introduction

Role Details

Salary: £35,754.47 per annum, plus £4,613.61 London Allowance (London‑based only)
Contract Type: 12‑month Fixed Term Contract (maternity cover)
Location: Baskerville House, Birmingham or Force Headquarters, London
Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office working available
Hours: 37 hours per week
Recruitment Advisor:

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 everything we do.

Our values are:

• We Care
• We Do the Right Thing
• We Strive to Be Better Every Day
• We Are One BTP
• 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 career move? British Transport Police has an excellent opportunity for a Resourcing Advisor to join the Resourcing Team.

As a Resourcing Advisor, you will provide expert recruitment and resourcing support across specialist business areas, ensuring best practice is followed and delivering an exceptional candidate experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading on a varied portfolio of resourcing activity and developing tailored recruitment solutions
• Using all available resourcing tools for advertising, direct sourcing, and agency engagement
• Driving improvements and modernisation within the recruitment function
• Acting as a first point of contact for resourcing matters, providing expert advice to stakeholders

Please note:
Successful candidates who are not London‑based will be expected to travel to London for assessment centres, which are usually held on Saturdays and Sundays (sporadically throughout the year, depending on business need).

What You’ll Bring to the Team

• Proven experience of sourcing candidates using multiple channels
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments to deliver recruitment solutions
• Knowledge of recruitment best practice and relevant regulatory requirements
• High level of attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Experience building effective working relationships with colleagues and candidates at all levels of seniority
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, or equivalent experience in resourcing or a related field

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Family‑friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks’ paid maternity and adoption leave
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access
• Salary sacrifice schemes for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles
• Interest‑free annual rail season ticket loan (available after 6 months’ service)
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships
• Excellent pension scheme (BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme administered by Royal London)
• Hybrid working

Vetting

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (minimum 3 years’ UK residency), including full background and financial checks.

Medical

Relevant health and medical history details will be requested.

References

References covering the past 5 years will be required.

How to Apply

Closing date: 15 May 2026 at 12:00pm

Please submit an up‑to‑date CV and complete the online application form, outlining how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.

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.

We encourage applications from under‑represented 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.

Join Us

Grow your career with us. We look forward to hearing from you.

For further information, please contact the Resourcing Team at
RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk