Event Planners

British Transport Police; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Bespoke benefits platform

Annual leave 28+ days

Family-friendly policies

Pension scheme

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking an experienced Event Planner to join the Force Planning Unit. You will plan and coordinate football and Level 2 events, produce plans and Operational Orders, and work with Event Commanders and operational teams to ensure events run smoothly.

You will provide real-time support to senior command teams during events and incidents, adapting to changing priorities and maintaining clear decision records.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 planning, delivery and debrief stages.
• Liaising with railway industry partners, intelligence colleagues and resource planning teams to reflect current requirements and intelligence.
• Providing real-time support to Gold, Silver and Bronze Commanders during planned events and incidents, maintaining contingencies and decision records.

Skills

Prioritisation & time management

Stakeholder management

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Written & verbal communication

Education

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

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.

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 a 4 week 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.

• 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.
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• 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 from 4.4% to 12% of your salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at