Advertisement for Deputy Chief Constable
British Transport Police (BTP) is the specialist police force serving the railways across England, Wales & Scotland. Rail transport is flourishing, with significant expansion of infrastructure and continued increases in passengers and freight. Working in partnership with the industry, BTP delivers a networked, responsive, innovative and visible policing service to ensure the safety, security and reliability of the rail and underground network and all who use it.
The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) seeks a chief officer with a proven track record of success to fill the appointment of Deputy Chief Constable. The successful candidate will be a robust energetic leader able to exercise initiative. They will build strong relationships across the Force and work closely with the Chief Constable to transform the Force by ensuring coherency and consistency of operations and organisational development to deliver the Force’s strategy.
BTPA is conducting its recruitment in accordance with the College of Policing principles of merit, fairness and openness and encourages external applications.
To find out more visit www.btpa.police.uk/dcc or contact Andrew Figgures, Chief Executive on 020 7383 7708.
Documents to download
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Applications for this position closed at 5pm on Friday 11 July 2014.
Contact information
If you have any questions about the application process please contact Business Manager Lucy Yasin on 020 7383 3844 or email [email protected].
We want our organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of community.
About the BTPA
BTPA is an independent body of that oversees the British Transport Police. It is composed of 15 members who represent the rail operators and passengers. It maintains the force’s budget, allocates resources and makes senior appointments to the force. For more information, visit www.btpa.police.uk .
British Transport Police is the specialist, national police service for Britain’s railways. It deals with major and minor crime, disorder and incidents, and covers the rail system in England, Wales and Scotland. Its police officers, Police Community Support Officers, Special Constables and support staff are recruited and trained like those of local forces and have the same powers.