Talent Advisor

British Transport Police; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Maternity/Adoption leave (26 weeks)

Blue Light Card access

Salary sacrifice schemes

Rail season ticket loan

Apprenticeships (fully funded)

Pension scheme (GPP)

Job summary

British Transport Police is seeking a Talent Advisor to deliver Career Development and Talent Management initiatives, providing guidance and practical support across a wide range of activities. You will lead and support Talent Management projects, shaping future development and building a sustainable pipeline for the Force.

A proactive, inclusive approach and strong communication are essential. You’ll join a supportive team delivering initiatives that enhance development, progression and success

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and proactive with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and presentation skills across all levels.
• Proficient with digital platforms to engage employees and gather insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support Talent Management projects across BTP.
• Develop career pathways and progression opportunities for officers and staff.
• Build relationships with stakeholders across the Force to promote Talent Management initiatives.
• Design and deliver Career Development activities and workshops for employees.
• Coach and mentor staff at all levels to help them reach their potential.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Digital platforms

Inclusive approach

Job description

Salary: £45,050.98 per annum with yearly increments based on performance and an additional £4,775.00 London allowance for London based candidates only.

Contract Type: Permanent

Location: Can be based at any of our hub locations - London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, Cardiff or Glasgow.

Type of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is available

Hours: 37 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:

As a Talent Advisor within BTP, you will deliver a varied portfolio of Career Development and Talent Management initiatives and projects, providing advice, guidance and practical support across a wide range of talent and career development activities.

This is an exciting opportunity to help shape the future of talent development within BTP, supporting initiatives that enable our people to achieve their potential and build a sustainable talent pipeline for the future.

You’ll join a supportive and innovative team delivering a wide range of Talent Management initiatives that make a real difference to the development, progression and success of our people.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and support Talent Management projects, providing specialist advice and helping shape the future of talent development across BTP.
• Support the development of career pathways and progression opportunities for both police officers and police staff across the Force.
• Build effective relationships with key stakeholders across the Force to promote and embed Career Development and Talent Management initiatives that support Organisational priorities, as well as Divisional and Departmental needs.
• Design and deliver engaging Career Development and Talent Management activities, programmes and workshops to support employees throughout their career journey.
• Coach and mentor staff and officers at all levels of the organisation, encouraging self-development and supporting them to achieve their full potential.

Some of our current projects / workstreams are:

• Performance Development Review (PDR) Process
• Talent Pools and Talent Development
• Pre-Promotion Development and Promotion Support
• Development of NPPF Assessment Material and Assessor Training
• Developing High Performing Teams
• Fast Track - PC to Insp and Insp to Supt
• Succession Planning
• Coaching and Mentoring

What you’ll bring to the team:

• To be self-motivated and pro-active with the ability to work well under pressure and with numerous and sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Great communication and presentation skills, pitched at all levels within the Force.
• Confident and creative in using technology and digital platforms to engage employees, deliver development initiatives and capture meaningful workforce insight.
• Demonstrate an inclusive approach, with a passion for building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

What we offer:

• 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 [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.

Vetting:

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

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.

The above advert, Job description and Application process is available through the medium of Welsh - if requested

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.

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