Vetting Supervisor - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Introduction

Salary: £39,871.93 per annum with yearly increments based on performance. Plus a £4613.61 London Allowance per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Location: London

Type of Working Arrangement: We offer a blended working approach, combining home and office working, with the team attending our London officer every Wednesday

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:

British Transport Police have an opportunity for a Vetting Supervisor to join the Professional Standards Department. As a Vetting Supervisor with BTP, you will lead and manage the vetting function, ensuring all applicants, staff and contractors are vetted in line with national standards, safeguarding the integrity and security of the Force. You will play a key role in decision-making on vetting clearances, supporting organisational risk management, and driving continuous improvement within the vetting process.

What you'll be doing: 

• Supervising and leading a team of vetting officers and vetting support officers, ensuring high standards and timely delivery of vetting processes
• Making informed decisions on vetting clearances and reviewing complex cases, including appeals
• Conducting and overseeing detailed background enquiries, analysing intelligence and financial information
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external agencies to obtain and assess information relevant to vetting decisions
• Supporting the development and delivery of vetting strategy, policy, and performance reporting

What you'll bring to the team:  

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience, educated to A Level (or equivalent) or able to demonstrate significant management and business process experience
• Proven vetting and investigative experience, including analysing complex information, conducting interviews, and making evidence-based decisions (ideally with substantial experience as a Vetting Officer or in a similar role)
• Leadership and team management capability, with experience supervising staff, prioritising workloads, and delivering results in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of sensitive data, identify risk, and produce clear, accurate reports
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence, negotiate and build relationships at all levels across internal and external partners
• High levels of integrity, organisation and resilience, with the ability to handle confidential information, work under pressure, and maintain a professional, ethical approach

 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: 

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

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (MV) and Security Check (SC) Clearance (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.

Notice Period - This role is subject to a (enter 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.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, on the 23rd of July 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. 

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.