A vacancy exists for a Finance Business Partner (Charging). This role is for a 23 month fixed term contract paying up to £70,495.76 per annum with British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) based in London Bridge, London.

The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) is responsible for ensuring an efficient and effective police force for the railways. It was established by the Railways and Transport Safety Act 2003, which sets out a number of responsibilities for the Authority including the defrayal of costs associated with the operation of the BTP. The BTPA enters into agreements with train and freight operating companies in order to provide a policing service to their railway or railway property. These agreements, referred to as Police Service Agreements (PSAs), also require the companies to make payments for the service. The majority of these payments are calculated using the CAM (Cost Allocation Model).

As Finance Business Partner (Charging), you will be the owner of the current BTPA’s Cost Allocation Model (CAM) and be responsible for its operation and analysis. Key to this role is that the successful candidate will also lead on the Authority’s commitment to review the model, engaging with all stakeholders to identify and assess potential new ways of charging for policing services.

 As Finance Business Partner (Charging), you will be required to deliver against the following key areas:

• Effective operation of the existing BTPA cost allocation model, which is defined as a business-critical model used to apportion BTP’s costs to train operating companies, and Network Rail for the costs of policing the UK rail network
• Lead and deliver the scoping phase of the BTPA review of the cost allocation model
• Lead and deliver a redesign of the current cost allocation model process, following an audit conducted by GIAA (Government Internal Audit Agency)

 Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached candidate pack. The successful Finance Business Partner (Charging) will be required to evidence the following skills:

• Demonstrable financial modelling experience using Microsoft excel including macros and mathematical, financial, look-up, visual basic and reference functions
• Experience of using Business Objects XI (BOXI) as well as advanced Business Objects reporting writing and an understanding of SQL (structured query language).
• Experience of working with large amounts of complex data including formatting and performing scenario and sensitivity analysis
• Strong problem-solving, inter-personal and time-management skills

For further information and to apply visit – https://btp.tal.net/vx/appcentre-Internal/brand-4/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/11/opp/6274-Finance-Business-Partner-Charging/en-GB

The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) today announced that Lucy D’Orsi has been appointed as Chief Constable of the British Transport Police (BTP).  She will take up her appointment early in the New Year.

Lucy is currently the Metropolitan Police’s Deputy Assistant Commissioner (DAC) for Specialist Operations. The current BTP Chief Constable Paul Crowther CBE is set to retire in February 2020 after 40 years of distinguished continuous service with the Force.

Lucy joined the Metropolitan Police Service in 1992. She has extensive experience working across multiple London boroughs and held the role of Commander East London. Lucy is currently Counter Terrorism Policing’s Senior National Coordinator for Protective Security and Preparedness. She works closely with UK businesses, UK military and International law enforcement agencies. Lucy is a gold public order commander and has led the policing of multiple events.

Lucy currently has London responsibilities for Royalty and Specialist Protection, Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection, Aviation Policing and Protective Security. She recently led on the Centenary celebrations for 100 years of Metropolitan Police Women and is also the National Police lead for Taser and Counter Drone UK capabilities.

Lucy says: “I am delighted and honoured to be appointed as the next Chief Constable of BTP. I am looking forward to building on the legacy that Paul is handing over and I would like to thank him for his dedication to policing. Whilst policing the Nation’s capital has given me a wealth of operational experience, I am excited to lead a force that deals with the unique nature of policing Britain’s rail, underground and tram network. Working with industry partners and government to keep passengers safe, the railway moving and protect our critical national infrastructure, particularly during these uncertain times will be very rewarding. I very much look forward to working with the exceptional officers and staff of BTP, and the Police Authority. Finally, I would like to thank my family, friends and colleagues who have supported me throughout my policing career.”

BTPA Chair, Ron Barclay-Smith, says: “We believe that Lucy will bring valuable skills and insightful leadership to BTP, at a time when there is an uncertain future for Britain’s rail landscape. With the changing nature of crime and demand on the railway following Covid-19, and the need for ever closer working between BTP and train operators, we feel that Lucy’s strong blend of experience and aptitude position her well to lead BTP.  We are delighted she has agreed to take on this role.”

Lucy will provide effective leadership to a large, dispersed workforce of over 5,000 police officers and staff across England, Scotland and Wales, as well as leading constructive partnerships with the Department for Transport, the devolved administrations and the Rail Industry across Great Britain. She will develop BTP’s Strategy and lead BTP in delivering its service economically and efficiently, whilst simultaneously enhancing its reputation further for its innovative and bold approach on the national policing stage.

Lucy was chosen following a rigorous interview and assessment process led by the BTPA, the oversight body for the BTP. The appointment was approved by the Secretary of State for Transport Grant Shapps MP and endorsed by Scottish Justice Minister Humza Yousaf MSP.

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For media enquiries, please contact BTPA Stakeholder Engagement and Communications Manager Pamela Christie on 07917782198 or [email protected]

The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) has appointed Andy Cooper, former Managing Director of Cross Country Trains, as Interim Deputy Chair.

Mr Cooper, who has been a Member of BTPA since 2019, replaces Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Chief Executive Mark Phillips who stood down from his role as Deputy Chair and a member of the Authority on 6 November 2020.

BTPA Chair Ron Barclay-Smith said: “After a seven-year tenure at BTPA we were sad to see Mark go but look forward to Andy taking up the position of Interim Deputy Chair. Prior to joining the Authority, Andy had a long career within the rail industry and brings invaluable insight into the needs and priorities of our industry partners.

“We wish Mark Phillips all the best for the future and thank him for the time and guidance he has contributed to the Authority.”

There are currently 12 members of the BTPA, who are appointed by the Secretary of State for Transport. Members are required to have knowledge of a range of views from the rail industry and rail passengers. Vacancies are publicly advertised by the Department for Transport and filled when required.

 

The British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) would like to congratulate the three BTP officers and staff who were recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours last week.

The awards are as follows:

• A QPM for Detective Chief Inspector Kate Forsyth
• An MBE for Force Resources Manager Elizabeth McWhirter
• An OBE for Detective Superintendent Gary Richardson

For more information about their achievements, please see the BTP news story.

The British Transport Police (BTP) Policing Plans for 2020/21 are now available to view on the Policing Plan section of the BTPA website.

While the objectives in these plans were developed prior to the onset of the Coronavirus pandemic, the Plan acknowledges that operational focus will remain on the demands posed by the virus and related restrictions, ensuring the railway network remains safe and secure.

This year’s Annual Objectives:

• Protect the railway and prepare for the impact of terrorist attacks
• Protect rail passengers and staff by tackling serious violent crime and robbery
• Partnership working at key locations where there is a high risk associated with vulnerable people or volume crime
• Reduce disruption at trespass locations and continue interventions with those in crisis on the railway
• Adopt a problem solving approach to policing anti-social behaviour and violence associated with football matches
• Protect, support and safeguard vulnerable people and those at risk of harm on the railway

BTPA Chair, Ron Barclay-Smith, said: “We were prepared to publish the 2020/21 Policing Plans in April 2020 but we delayed this due to the swift onset of the Coronavirus crisis.

“Within the space of a few weeks our officers and staff were forced to adapt their ways of working to face the challenges posed by lockdown, new rules relating to the use of the railway and stations, as well as criminality and safeguarding issues that continued even when the majority of railway users were avoiding public places.

“To release our plans for the year in April would have been inappropriate, and the Authority agreed to delay publication and instead put our full support behind the operational decision-making needed by the Force in the face of the crisis.”