British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. They are seeking an Estates & Facilities Assistant (Financial) to provide essential financial and procurement support for the smooth operation and cost-effective management of estates-related activities.
Responsibilities
- Managing financial processes – Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of spend across both project portfolios and BAU estates expenditure
- Procurement of goods and services – Ensuring Best Value is achieved and procurement rules are followed for all purchases within the Estates team
- Monitoring purchasing systems – Assisting with the administration and control of Procurement Card and Eproc transactions by Estates team members
- Providing administrative support – Delivering general assistance to the Estates team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
Skills
- Relevant qualification or experience – A qualification in Business Administration or at least one year of practical experience in a similar environment
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills – Proven ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and deliver accurate results under pressure
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – High level of verbal and written communication, with the ability to build effective working relationships and relay information clearly
- Good IT and financial systems knowledge – Confident in using IT systems and understanding facilities-related and financial processes
Benefits
- 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.
Company Overview
The British Transport Police ensures that users who use the trains in England, Wales, and Scotland arrive home safely and on schedule. It was founded in 1948, and is headquartered in London, England, GBR, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is https://www.btp.police.uk/.
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