Members of the British Transport Police Authority
- Body
- British Transport Police Authority
- Appointing Department
- Department for Transport
- Sector
- Transport
- Location
- London/working remotely
- Skills required
- Accountancy, Audit and Risk, IT / Digital
- Number of Vacancies
- Up to 5
- Remuneration
- £15,000 per annum
- Time Requirements
- 30 days per annum
Campaign Timeline
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Competition Launched
23/03/2021
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Closed for Applications
10/05/2021
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Panel Sift
10/06/2021
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Final Interview Date
July/August 2021
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Announcement
TBC
Announcement
An announcement has been made on the outcome of this appointment.
Five new members have been appointed to the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) for an initial term of four years: Fiona Brunskill, Mike Gallop, Emir Feisal, Stewart Jackson, Nick Hawkins.
Date: 28/02/2022
Assessment Panel
- Panel Member
- Oliver Mulvey
- Added
- 23/03/2021
- Panel Role
- Panel Chair
- Positions
- Deputy Director, Rail Markets Strategy, DfT Departmental Official
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- Panel Member
- Ron Barclay-Smith
- Added
- 23/03/2021
- Positions
- Chair, BTPA Representative of Organisation
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- Panel Member
- Sue Young
- Added
- 23/03/2021
- Positions
- Independent Panel Member Independent Member
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- Panel Member
- David Statham
- Added
- 23/03/2021
- Positions
- Industry Representative Other Panel Member
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Vacancy Description
The British Transport Police (BTP) is the specialist police service for Britain’s railways. BTP’s work is wide reaching. It provides an important service to all passenger and freight operators, Network Rail, their staff and customers across England, Scotland and Wales, keeping them safe and secure. As a public body, the British Transport Police Authority (BTPA) holds BTP to account for the delivery of this vital police service, ensuring its effectiveness and efficiency.
The Secretary of State for Transport wishes to appoint up to five new Members of the BTPA. Applicants should have knowledge and experience in relation to the interest of one or more of the areas listed below:
- persons providing railway services;
- knowledge of the interests of persons in Wales;
- railway passengers;
You will be expected to demonstrate a desire and proven ability to challenge in a constructive fashion to achieve clear outcomes. You should also be able to demonstrate strong team-working, communication, strategic, and interpersonal skills. Sound judgement and a high level of personal integrity is also essential, as well as having experience of engaging effectively with the commercial world and understanding the user perspective. Finally, a commitment to an equal opportunities and diversity agenda is paramount.
If you are looking to make a major contribution to an important public service, which impacts on the daily lives of passengers and rail staff across the country every day, this opportunity is for you.
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 very much 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.
Person Specification
In addition to the knowledge and experience above, and the ability to devote the necessary time to the role, we are looking for candidates who meet the following criteria:
Essential criteria
- Proven ability to challenge in a constructive fashion to achieve clear outcomes;
- Strong team-working and interpersonal skills;
- Sound judgement and ability to make difficult decisions and manage complex situations with a high degree of personal integrity;
- Strong strategic judgement, and excellent communication and engagement skills;
- Proven experience of engaging effectively with the commercial world or transport users;
- Commitment to an equal opportunities and diversity agenda;
- Understanding of the broader political context in which the BTP operates.
- Strong IT skills with a proven ability to work remotely using virtual meeting software.
Desirable criteria
- Previous board experience or working within a corporate environment;
- Knowledge and experience in relation to matters relevant to the policing of railways or policing more generally;
- Knowledge or experience in relation to the successful implementation of transformation programmes;
- Knowledge and experience in one or more of the areas listed below:
- accountancy;
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- pensions;
- risk management;
- police oversight, including proportionate use of police powers
- health & safety;
- technology/digital including the assessment of information technology business cases; and
- knowledge or experience of rail and/or policing matters in Scotland.
How to Apply
Applications should be sent electronically or for the attention of Raquel Cortes, Member Engagement Manager.
Telephone
07711 147 936
The closing date for applications is Friday 7 May 2021. Applications received after this will not be considered.
Please contact Raquel Cortes if you would like this pack in an alternative format, such as audio, Braille, or large print.
Please enclose with your application:
- Full curriculum vitae of no more than 3 sides of A4 paper (no smaller than 10- point font) with your educational and professional qualifications and full employment history.
- A supporting statement of no more than 2 sides of A4 paper (no smaller than 10-point font) which clearly sets out how you meet both the essential and desirable criteria for the role. Decisions about shortlisting will be based on this information.
- A completed Category/Criteria Form to indicate which one (or more) of the roles you are applying for i.e. the railway industry role or the railway passenger role, and which criteria you meet.
- A completed Supporting Information Form. Part A of this form – regarding diversity – is not part of the selection process and will be treated in confidence and used only for statistical purposes. It will be kept separate from your application and will not be seen by the selection panel until after a shortlist has been generated. Part B – political activity – will be provided to the Panel only for those applicants selected for interview; it will enable the Panel to explore such activity with the candidates in the context of their ability to perform their role. Referees you nominate may be contacted prior to interview for shortlisted candidates. Please ensure you complete and e-sign the declaration at part C.
Candidates will be contacted again after the closing date and once the panel has considered all the applications.