Job Description

Job Introduction

Join British Transport Police as Chief Superintendent - E Division / Specialist Operations

Location:

London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow (with national travel)

Application Window:

16th July - 30th July 2025 (12 noon)

Eligibility:

Open to internal and external candidates (Promotion, Secondment or Lateral Transfer)


Lead with Purpose. Serve with Impact.

British Transport Police (BTP) is seeking a dynamic, inclusive, and operationally excellent leader to take on the role of

Chief Superintendent

for our

E Division / Specialist Operations

. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of specialist policing across England, Wales and Scotland - protecting millions of passengers and supporting national resilience.


As a senior leader, you will be at the forefront of delivering our strategy, Guardians of the Railway, ensuring the safety and security of the UK's rail network through innovative, intelligence-led policing.


What You'll Lead

Tactical delivery of specialist capabilities including

armed policing

,

CBRNe response

,

dog units

, and

drone operations

Oversight of

VIP movements

including the Royal Train and over 400 high-profile journeys annually Strategic command of

civil contingencies

,

resilience planning

, and

force resource planning

Partnership engagement with the

Department for Transport

and other national stakeholders
What We're Looking For

We want a leader who:


Embodies our values and champions

diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism

Demonstrates

strategic command

,

operational credibility

, and

ethical leadership

Builds strong, collaborative relationships across public and private sectors Inspires teams and drives performance in a complex, high-stakes environment
Essential Requirements

Hold the minimum rank of Superintendent (substantive). Strategic Firearms Commander (or Tactical with willingness to upskill) Public Order Public Safety Gold Commander (or equivalent strategic command experience) Chief Officer support in principle. The successful candidate will be subject to the satisfactory completion of SC Vetting process. Have obtained a PDR rating of 1, 2, 3 or U, or satisfactory PDR rating in your current force; on your latest PDR review. Not be subject to any written improvement notices under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2015 or reduction in rank under Unsatisfactory Performance Procedures (UPP) in the previous 18 months Have no live written warnings, final written warnings or extended final written warnings issued under the Police (Conduct) Regs 2020 (NB: a finding of misconduct but where no separate penalty is applied does not bar an officer from participating)
Selection Process

Stage 1:

Application & Eligibility Sift

Stage 2:

People Panel (13 & 14th August, virtual)

Stage 3:

Final Interview (22 August, London HQ) Includes Insights Discovery assessment to explore your leadership style
Why BTP?

We are proud to be a progressive, inclusive and values-led police force. We believe in empowering our people, celebrating individuality and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're ready to lead with integrity and make a national impact, we want to hear from you.

Job Reference

BTP/661/476

Contract Type

Full Time - Permanent

Closing Date

30 July, 2025

Job Category

Police Officer

Business Unit

Specialist Operations

Location

London, Birmingham, Manchester or Glasgow., Flexible *

Posted on

16 July, 2025