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Authority gears up for launch of plans for policing Britain’s railways

5th March 2014

Authority gears up for launch of plans for policing Britain’s railways

Targets, that will shape the policing of Britain’s railway and underground this year, are being finalised by the authority that oversees the work of the force. The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) and the British Transport Police are in the final planning stages of setting the National and Local Policing Plans which are due to…

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New Director of Capability and Resources sought

16th January 2014

New Director of Capability and Resources sought

Advertisement for Director of Capability and Resources British Transport Police Authority is looking for a Director of Capability and Resources to join the senior team of officers at the police force. This is policing with a difference – working with the rail industry. The BTP polices an expanding railway, more than 2.7 billion passenger journeys and 113…

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New ACC wanted

13th January 2014

New ACC wanted

Advertisement for Assistant Chief Constable British Transport Police Authority is looking for an Assistant Chief Constable to join the senior team of officers at the police force. This is a policing job with a difference – working closely with the Rail Industry. The railways are expanding – more than 2.7 billion passenger journeys and 113…

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Andy Trotter to relinquish appointment

10th January 2014

Andy Trotter to relinquish appointment

New Chief Constable recruitment Andy Trotter OBE QPM is to relinquish his appointment as Chief Constable BTP after 44 years of distinguished service in policing. The Authority is therefore seeking to recruit a replacement with effect from 1 September 2014. Can you work with the British Transport Police Authority to enable the industry to deliver…

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BTPA advertises for Charging Model Management Accountant

11th October 2013

BTPA advertises for Charging Model Management Accountant

Applications for this position closed on Friday 8th November 2013.   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,…

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