Chief Superintendent - Head of Crime

We welcome applicants at the rank of Chief Superintendent, T/Chief Superintendent or substantive Superintendent to apply for the role of Chief Superintendent Head of Crime. Applications from recently retired officers of the ranks set out above or those wishing to be considered for a secondment for a minimum of two years are also welcome.

This role holds responsibility for solving crime on the railways and bringing criminals to justice. You will lead our Major and Serious Organised Crime, Intelligence, Justice and County Lines functions and will be the portfolio holder for tackling violence against women and girls and will lead our liaison with the criminal justice system.

"Guardians of the Railway" is our strategy, and we are seeking individuals who will boldly play their part. We are looking for leaders who will ensure their teams are well cared for, well equipped, deliver and improve performance, and lead their teams to maintain a safe and reliable rail network for all.

This is an excellent opportunity to excel as a Chief Superintendent in a unique and evolving environment. It is an opportunity to positively shape the future of BTP and to play your part in A Force on the move, achieving our vision of being a world leading police force trusted to provide a safe and reliable railway.

BTP is committed to embedding a culture of inclusion, ensuring every one of our employees is treated with dignity and respect, and that our promotion and selection processes are applied ethically and fairly, in line with the Police Code of Ethics. We want to recruit individuals with a wide range of skills, experiences, and an understanding of ethical and cultural issues.

Location

The primary place of work is Force HQ, Buckingham Palace Road, London, but postholders are required to deliver visible leadership across all national sites. Candidates must be able to travel to visit their teams based in England, Scotland and Wales on a regular basis.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply you must:

Hold the rank of Chief Superintendent, T/Chief Superintendent or substantive Superintendent.

Demonstrated competence in current rank through a professional development review (PDR). Evidence of this will be asked during the application form.

Not be subject to any written improvement notices under the Police (Performance) Regulations 2015 or reduction in rank under Unsatisfactory Performance Procedures (UPP) in the previous 18 months

Candidates should also have no live written warnings, final written warnings or extended final written warnings issued under the Police (Conduct) Regs 2020 (NB: a finding of misconduct but where no separate penalty is applied does not bar an officer from participating).

Not be subject to stage 2 or above sickness plan.

Have relevant experience in crime as a senior officer, with a willingness and ability to obtain or requalify for PIP3 if needed.

You will not be eligible to apply if you have an existing CCJ or IVA outstanding against you.

Applicants who have been registered bankrupt will not be considered. Failure to disclose any of the above will lead to your application being rejected.

The successful candidate will be subject to the satisfactory completion of the Developed Vetting process, medical assessment and the JRFT.

Selection Process and Key Dates

Please carefully review the key dates and ensure your availability for the assessments and panels.

Stage One: Application and Eligibility Sift

Application Deadline: Monday 6th January 2025, by 11:59 PM

Applications will undergo an eligibility sift and first stage shortlisting. Candidates who are successful in this stage will advance to Stage Two.

Stage Two: People and Stakeholder Panels

The People and Stakeholder Panels will be held January 2025.

Candidates will be assessed based on the CVF framework. Those who perform successfully will be invited to participate in Stage Three. Unsuccessful candidates will receive feedback at this stage.

Stage Three: Panel Interview based on skills, knowledge, and experience.

Final Panel Interviews: London, TBC

Panel: TBC

Please note: The assessment dates may be subject to change, but shortlisted candidates will be notified.

The Application Process

Submit the following to us via our recruitment system no later than 11:59pm on Monday 6th January:

Completed application form on the BTP recruitment site.

Confirmation of eligibility: Confirmation of your eligibility to apply from your current Line Manager, which includes from their perspective, your three key strengths and three areas of development. This should be completed on the following form, please send the following link to your line manager to complete by the advert closing date https://forms.office.com/e/xadQxdZbJG

CV: A tailored CV (maximum of two pages and font size 11.5) uploaded on e- recruitment.

Business Interests: Please provide details of any business or other interests or any personal connections, which, if appointed, could be misconstrued, or cause embarrassment, any conflicts of interest details here will not prevent you going forwards for interview but may, if appropriate, be explored with you during your interview to establish how you would address the issue(s), should you be successful in your application your application will not be considered unless all the above have been submitted.

Reasonable Adjustments and Assessment Arrangements

As an inclusive employer, we are committed to creating a supportive and accessible work environment for all individuals. We recognise the importance of providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates with disabilities or specific needs. Upon submission of your application, we will work closely with you to assess any adjustments required to ensure you can perform to the best of your ability throughout the selection process. You will also have the opportunity to opt into the Disability Confident scheme during the application process.

Further Information

Should you have any queries about the process please contact joe.boyle@btp.police.uk

Please refer to the candidate information pack for supporting information.