Strategic Awards & Recognition Events Leader

British Transport Police; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Bespoke benefits platform

Salary sacrifice options

Rail season ticket loan

Transport Benevolent Fund

Development opportunities

Pension scheme

Job summary

British Transport Police in the United Kingdom seeks an Award and Recognition Events Manager to lead force-wide awards, honours and recognition activity, shaping a culture where people feel valued and recognised for their contribution. You will govern schemes with integrity and deliver high-profile ceremonies for the Chief Constable, while enhancing the Force's reputation.

This role requires strategic leadership, governance and strong events management skills, with travel to London and other

Qualifications

• Degree-level qualification (or equivalent professional qualification) together with substantial executive-level administration and management experience gained within a large, complex organisation.
• Proven experience of influencing and engaging senior stakeholders, shaping outcomes through expert advice rather than formal authority.
• Significant experience managing complex, sensitive or high-profile activities, with the judgement to balance organisational priorities and reputational considerations.
• Strong events management experience, including coordinating large-scale events, stakeholders, logistics, budgets and external partners, alongside exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Developing, implementing and continuously evolving BTP's Force-wide Awards and Recognition Strategy, ensuring recognition activity aligns with organisational priorities and values.
• Acting as the organisational lead and subject matter expert for awards, honours and recognition schemes, providing authoritative advice and assurance to senior leaders and stakeholders across the Force.
• Leading the planning and delivery of high-profile awards ceremonies and corporate events, including commendation ceremonies, long service awards and representation at national recognition events.
• Ensuring robust governance, transparency and consistency across awards processes, managing reputational risk and promoting a culture of recognition through influencing senior leaders and decision-makers.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Events management

Communication skills

Relationship building

Education

Degree-level qualification / equivalent

Job description

British Transport Police in the United Kingdom seeks an Award and Recognition Events Manager to lead force-wide awards, honours and recognition activity, shaping a culture where people feel valued and recognised for their contribution. You will govern schemes with integrity and deliver high-profile ceremonies for the Chief Constable, while enhancing the Force's reputation.

This role requires strategic leadership, governance and strong events management skills, with travel to London and other