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Appointment of a new BTP Assistant Chief Constable

19th December 2022

Appointment of a new BTP Assistant Chief Constable

The BTPA, in partnership with the Chief Constable, wishes to appoint an Assistant Chief Constable to BTP’s Chief Officer Group to further strengthen the leadership of BTP at this important time of change and modernisation. For more information about this role and the full candidate pack, please visit the BTP website.

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Finance and Audit Manager vacancy

26th September 2022

Finance and Audit Manager vacancy

BTPA is recruiting for a Finance and Audit Manager. Now is an interesting time to work for BTPA as the rail industry faces a period of significant change in its recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the implementation of rail reforms including the establishment of Great British Railways to oversee rail transport following…

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Statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen

9th September 2022

Statement on the death of Her Majesty the Queen

The British Transport Police Authority was deeply saddened to learn of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on Thursday 8th September. Chair Ron Barclay-Smith said “The power of her quiet and determined dedication to duty throughout her extraordinary life is an example to all of us”. The thoughts of all Authority Members and…

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BTPA is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

30th May 2022

BTPA is recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

BTPA is currently recruiting for a Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer (Maternity Cover). Please see the Candidate Pack below for more details Candidate Pack – CFO Maternity Cover

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BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith reappointed

4th April 2022

BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith reappointed

BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith has been reappointed by the Department for Transport for another four years until March 2026. Ron joined the BTPA as Chair in 2018, following a career in the Royal Air Force and a number of Chief Executive roles. Since joining, he has overseen the development and delivery of the Force’s 2018-22…

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