The British Transport Police Authority is pleased to announce that Charlie Doyle has been appointed as Assistant Chief Constable role at the British Transport Police (BTP) with responsibility for the Public Contact and Specialist Crime portfolio.

With an impressive background in Neighbourhood Policing, Charlie became temporary ACC for Surrey’s neighbourhood portfolio in 2016, after reshaping the role of neighbourhood policing in the Force. He has also been both Divisional Commander and Superintendent Operations for North Surrey.

Charlie will join the Force on 19 September from Surrey Police, where he is currently Head of Transformation and Change at Surrey Police.

Mark Phillips, interim Chairman of the Authority, said “I am very pleased to announce Charlie Doyle’s appointment as the new Assistance Chief Constable at BTP. He brings a great deal of knowledge and experience from his 29 years at Surrey Police, and I am sure he will be an excellent addition to the senior officer team at the Force.”

Charlie said: “I am absolutely delighted to be taking up my new role at BTP – and hugely excited to be starting the next chapter of my policing career with you.

“Having served in Surrey for 29 years, I was only ever going to choose a role that I was particularly passionate about – and I couldn’t miss an opportunity to join such a specialist force at what is a critical time for frontline policing.”

Mark Phillips went on to thank Chief Superintendent Paul Brogden for his work as Temporary Assistant Chief Constable since March. Mark said, “I’d like to also take this opportunity to thank Paul Brogden for his excellent work as Temporary Assistant Chief Constable over the last six months, he has done an excellent job looking after the Public Contact and Specialist Crime portfolio.”

The Secretary of State for Transport, Chris Grayling, has agreed the reappointment of three members of the British Transport Police Authority. Dominic Booth, Andrew Pollins and Stella Thomas, who are coming to the end of their first terms as Authority members, will now serve a further four years from the expiry of their current terms.

APPLICATIONS NO LONGER BEING ACCEPTED

The BTPA is currently looking for applicants for the position of Chair of the Authority.

The Secretary of State for Transport is looking to appoint a new Chair who, by building on the strong record of the previous Chair, can provide effective and visible leadership skills which results in the delivery of strong outcomes for the railway. At a critical time for our national security, the new Chair will be responsible for ensuring that the BTPA supports and challenges the BTP so that it maximises its essential contribution to the security of Great Britain’s railways.

The Chair will also be responsible for leading the BTPA through an orderly and timely transfer of the BTP’s functions in Scotland to Police Scotland by April 2019 and for ensuring that the BTP engages positively with the challenge set by the 2015 Spending Review to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the BTP without any negative impacts on the operational effectiveness of the Force.

The British Transport Police (BTP) is the police force for the railways, providing an essential policing service to rail operators, their staff and passengers. As a public body, the specialist British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) holds the BTP to account for the delivery of this vital police service, ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency.

You will need to have a credible track record of driving forward change and improving performance, particularly through constructive challenge and effective decision-making. You should also be a strong communicator who, as well as being able to engage with the public, is able to establish personal credibility with a complex range of stakeholders, including crucially with those operating in the political, commercial and media environments.

For more information, including how to apply, click here for the appointment brief. For the supporting information form, click here. If you have any further questions, please call Laverne Bryant on 020 7388 2643. Applications should arrive no later than noon on 15 September 2017.

£32,000 for circa 60 days over a year – London

Preferred starting date: late 2017/early 2018

Interviews are expected to be held during October/November 2017.

The BTPA values equality and diversity in employment and a socially inclusive transport system.

We want the organisation to be as diverse as the community it serves. We welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of their race, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, marital status, age, religion or belief, sexual orientation or working pattern.

The British Transport Police Fund Annual Report and Accounts for the year ending 31 March 2017 was formally laid before the UK Parliament this afternoon. This document constitutes the British Transport Police Authority’s Annual Report and includes a performance report, accountability report and financial statements.

The Annual Report can be downloaded here.

Mark Phillips has taken up the role of Interim Chairman of the BTPA after the resignation of Esther McVey, who left to stand for Parliament.

Mark, who is also CEO of RSSB, will be supported by Len Jackson as Interim Deputy Chairman and will fulfil the duties until a new permanent Chairman is appointed.