Vetting Officer - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

British Transport Police; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Family-friendly policies

Blue Light Card access

Pension scheme

Job summary

British Transport Police in London is seeking a Vetting Officer within the Professional Standards Department on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract. You will conduct vetting checks, assess risk and produce clear reports to support safeguarding and integrity across the force.

The role blends home and office working, with a 37‑hour week, MV/SC clearances and a strong emphasis on discretion, analytical thinking and timely decision making.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory or policy-driven environments.
• Strong analytical and research skills with risk assessment ability.
• Excellent written communication and report writing.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines.
• High levels of integrity and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vetting checks in line with policy and standards.
• Research information from policing systems and other sources.
• Assess risk and decide on vetting clearance with evidence.
• Produce clear, concise reports to support outcomes.
• Manage a workload of vetting cases, including renewals.

Skills

Regulatory environment

Analytical skills

Report writing

Time management

Discretion & integrity

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Introduction

Salary: £37,005.87 plus a £4,775.00 London Allowance per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months

Location: Ivason House - London Bridge, 8A London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9SG

Type of Working Arrangement: We offer a blended working approach, combining home and office working, with the team attending Ivason House twice per week.

Hours: This is a full-time role (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

British Transport Police have the opportunity for a Vetting Officer to join the Professional Standards Department on a Fixed Term Contract. As a Vetting Officer with BTP, you will provide a thorough and risk-focused vetting service, assessing the suitability of police officers, staff, contractors and partners in line with Force Vetting Policy, ensuring all decisions support the safety, security and integrity of the organisation. This role is offered as an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential to be extended subject to review.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Conducting vetting checks in line with Force policy and national standards
• Researching and analysing information from policing systems and other sources
• Assessing risk and making evidence-based decisions on vetting clearance
• Producing clear, concise reports to support outcomes and recommendations
• Managing a workload of vetting cases, including enquiries, interviews and renewals

What You’ll Bring To The Team

• Experience working within a regulatory, compliance or policy-driven environment
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to assess risk and identify potential concerns
• Excellent written communication skills, with the ability to produce clear and concise reports
• Proven ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive information
• Strong interpersonal skills, with confidence managing challenging or sensitive conversations

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.
• 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.

Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.

Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (MV) and Security Check (SC) Clearance (5 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 1 month notice period.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm, 13th August 2026.

Inclusion & Diversity

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.

For further information, please contact our Resourcing Team - [e-mail].