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Advertisement for Director of Corporate Resources

23rd May 2011

Advertisement for Director of Corporate Resources

We are seeking to appoint a new Director of Corporate Resources as part of a restructure of British Transport Police’s top team. The new position will assume accountability for all operational matters relating to the Support Services portfolio, including Finance, Corporate Services, Human Resources and ICT. The Director of Corporate Services will be a trusted…

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New strategy announced for British Transport Police

9th May 2011

New strategy announced for British Transport Police

BTPA today launched its strategy for British Transport Police until 2014. This document was produced following extensive consultation with the rail industry. Millie Banerjee and Andrew Figgures, chairman and chief executive, said the plan’s operating context is extremely challenging, coming as passenger numbers rise but public sector and rail industry finances are constrained. Introducing the…

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BTPA advertises for two Executive team positions

10th January 2011

BTPA advertises for two Executive team positions

British Transport Police Authority today advertised for two positions to join its small Executive team. The PSA Accounts Manager will be responsible for the Police Service Agreements BTPA holds with rail companies, including the negotiating and drafting of new agreements. The Performance Analyst will help ensure the Executive obtains and independently interprets the appropriate performance information,…

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British Transport Police Authority agrees budget reduction

19th December 2010

British Transport Police Authority agrees budget reduction

British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has today set the police force’s 2011/12 budget at 3.3% less than the previous year in real terms. The intention is to maintain this budget for the following year, 2012/13, when the police force will have a significant operational role during the Olympic Games. “This is a difficult settlement that…

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Department announces new member

5th July 2010

Department announces new member

Transport Minister Theresa Villiers announced today the appointment of Elizabeth France CBE to the British Transport Police Authority, and the reappointments of Jeroen Weimar and Lew Adams OBE. All three appointments are for four years from 1 July 2010.Also reappointed is Robin Gisby. He will remain with the Authority for a further twelve months, at…

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