Job Introduction
Start Your Next Chapter with British Transport Police
Salary & Grade: Police Constable salary + £5,588.18 London Allowance and £3,150 London Weighting (if applicable)
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: London – Spring House
Hours: Full time (40 hours per week)
Inspire. Develop. Shape the Future of Policing
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network across Great Britain. As the Guardians of the Railway, we put passenger safety at the heart of everything we do.
Guided by our values:
- We Care
- We Do the Right Thing
- We Strive to Be Better Every Day
- We Are One BTP
- We Are Proud to Protect
We are committed to creating an environment where our people, and the communities we serve, can thrive.
The Opportunity
Are you a substantive Police Constable, or have you left policing within the last five years, and are now looking for a new challenge?
We are seeking motivated and dedicated Police Constables to join our Learning and Development Team as Recruit Trainers. This is a unique opportunity to use your experience to develop others and influence the future of policing.
As a Recruit Trainer, you will play a key role in shaping the knowledge, skills and confidence of new officers, ensuring they are equipped to operate as capable, professional and values driven police officers.
This is a role where your experience, values and voice will make a real and lasting impact.
Make a Real Impact
As a Recruit Trainer, you will:
- Deliver high quality training across classroom, digital and practical environments
- Design, develop and continuously improve learning materials based on operational policing
- Inspire and support recruits through engaging learning experiences
- Create an inclusive environment where all learners feel valued and supported
- Assess learning progress and provide constructive feedback
- Adapt training to meet individual needs and different learning styles
- Support recruits with wellbeing, safeguarding and additional needs
- Contribute to wider Learning and Development initiatives
What You’ll Bring
Essential
- Substantive in the rank of Police Constable
- A genuine passion for developing and supporting others
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to engage, influence and inspire a diverse range of learners
- Understanding of learning and development principles
- Up to date mandatory training record
Desirable
- A1 Assessor qualification or equivalent
- Training Essential Programme Modules
- Teaching qualification such as Certificate in Education and Training or Level 5 Diploma
- Experience within a learning, coaching or mentoring environment
Eligibility
Applicants must:
- Be a current or former Police Officer from a Home Office police force, Police Scotland or PSNI
- Be substantive in rank and have completed probation (transferees)
- Apply within five years of leaving policing and have been substantive in rank (re‑joiners)
- Have lived in the UK for the past three consecutive years
- Have no live misconduct warnings or performance issues
- Not be under investigation by another force
- Have no active CCJs, unmanaged IVAs or bankruptcy
- Not have been dismissed from a police force
Why Join BTP
We believe a supportive environment is key to success. We offer:
- Flexible working where operationally possible
- A strong focus on wellbeing and mental health
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Family friendly policies that recognise life outside work
- An inclusive culture that values diversity and different perspectives
How to Apply
To apply:
- Complete the online application form
- Upload your completed line manager recommendation form
All applications will be subject to a paper sift against the required competencies.
Inclusion and 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. We actively work to remove barriers and ensure fairness across our recruitment processes.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. We are happy to support you.
A Note on AI
AI may help organise your thoughts, but we want to hear your voice.
What stands out are genuine experiences, personal insight and authentic motivation.
Ready to Apply
You have already made a difference.
Now help shape the future of policing.
