Event Planner

British Transport Police; Leeds, Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice options

Rail season ticket loan

Professional development

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join the Force Planning Unit in Leeds or Manchester. The role focuses on planning football and Level 2 events, coordinating with Event Commanders and external partners, and providing real-time support to senior command teams during events and incidents.

You will handle contingency planning, maintain records, and work in a fast-paced policing environment with changing priorities and demanding deadlines.

Qualifications

• Educated to a minimum of A-level standard or equivalent in a relevant discipline.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and meet challenging deadlines.
• Experience building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate football and Level 2 events, producing high-quality plans and orders.
• Work with Event Commanders and stakeholders throughout planning, delivery and debrief stages.
• Provide real-time support to senior command teams during planned events and incidents.

Skills

Organisational skills

Analytical skills

Written and verbal communication

Education

A-level standard

Job description

Job Title: Event PlannerSalary: £24,003.81 per annum, pro rata from £37,005.87 FTEContract Type: PermanentLocation: Leeds Or ManchesterType of Working Arrangement:Blended approach of home and office-working is availableHours: 24 hours per week

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. We are the ‘Guardians of the Railway,’ putting passenger safety at the heart of what we do. Our values are simply: We Care, We Do the Right Thing, We Strive to Be Better Every Day, We Are One BTP, and We Are Proud to Protect. Join us and help create an environment where we can all be our best every day.

The Opportunity:

Are you an experienced event planner who thrives in a fast-paced operational environment?British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for an Event Planner to join the Force Planning Unit (FPU). As an Event Planner with BTP, you will provide high-quality planning and coordination for football and Level 2 events, working closely with Event Commanders, operational colleagues and external partners to ensure events are effectively planned and supported.You will also provide real-time support to senior command teams during planned events and incidents, working in an environment where priorities can change quickly.

What you'll be doing:

Planning and coordinating football and Level 2 events, producing high-quality plans, Operational Orders and associated documentation. Working closely with Event Commanders, Bronze Commanders and key stakeholders throughout the planning, delivery and debrief stages of events. Liaising with railway industry partners, intelligence colleagues and resource planning teams to ensure plans reflect current operational requirements and intelligence. Providing real-time support to Gold, Silver and Bronze Commanders during planned events and incidents, ensuring appropriate contingencies and decision-making records are maintained.

What you'll bring to the team:

Educated to a minimum of A-level standard, or equivalent in a relevant discipline. Proven ability to manage competing priorities, work to challenging deadlines and provide effective support in time-critical situations. Experience of building and maintaining positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, alongside the ability to work independently and collaboratively. Strong organisational, analytical, written and verbal communication skills, with experience of contingency planning and record keeping, together with a sound working knowledge of event planning within policing and relevant legislation and policy.

What we offer:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5years.
• Family-friendly policies, including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave.
• Bespoke benefits platform and Blue Light Card access.
• Salary sacrifice options for cycles, home technology, gym membership, and electric vehicles.
• Interest-free annual rail season ticket loan after 6 months.
• Access to the Transport Benevolent Fund for health, welfare, and financial support.
• Development opportunities, including fully funded apprenticeships.
• Excellent Pension scheme: We offer the BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. This group personal pension plan is available to all police staff and is a defined contribution scheme. It provides the flexibility to vary your pension contributions from4.4%to12%of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at [e-mail]. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.

Additional Information:

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. Please note that this role operates within a challenging and changeable operational environment. Event Planners are expected to support Force mobilisation plans when activated by critical incidents, which may result in extended working hours.

Vetting:

Successful applicants will be required to pass Recruitment Vetting (3/5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure. For more information and Top Tips, please see the attached document.

Medical:

We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

References:

We’ll ask for references to cover the past 5 years.

Notice Period:

This role is subject to a4week notice period.

Inclusion & Diversity

We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. Diversity strengthens our teams, improves our services and helps us better represent and support the communities we serve. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and strive to create a workplace that is fair, respectful and accessible to all. We actively work to challenge discrimination, remove barriers and ensure equity throughout our recruitment and employment practices. We operate a Disability Confident Scheme. Candidates who declare a disability and meet the essential criteria will be offered an interview. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment or selection process, please let us know - we are happy to support you. Your talent, your potential, and your unique perspective matter here.

Join Us:

Ready to take the next step in your career? At BTP, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, make a real impact, and be part of something extraordinary. Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you - About Us - British Transport Police. Curious about what life at BTP is really like? Hear directly from our people and discover what makes working here so rewarding: Our Stories - British Transport Police.