Job Type: Permanent Job Sector: Legal Region: London Location: 200 Buckingham Palace Rd, London Salary Description: £103,002.13 plus £4,613.61 London allowance per annum Posted: 26/05/2026 Recruiter: British Transport Police Job Ref: BTP/682/1440 Job Views: 1
Salary: £103,002.13 plus £4,613.61 London allowance per annumContract Type: PermanentLocation: Buckingham Palace Road, LondonType of Working Arrangement: Blended approach of home and office-working is availableHours: This is 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 are looking to appoint a Deputy Director Commercial Services at a pivotal time of transformational reform.As Deputy Director Commercial Services, you will provide strategic, force-wide leadership across commercial and procurement functions, ensuring strong governance, financial stewardship and regulatory compliance while maximising value, resilience and sustainability for the Force.You will act as the senior commercial authority, shaping and delivering commercial strategy, leading high-value initiatives and supplier relationships, and providing expert advice to Chief Officers and senior leaders.Working across policing, rail and wider public and private sector partners, you will drive collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement to support operational delivery and long-term Force goals.This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence national policing and rail reform, strengthen commercial capability and help position BTP for future success.What you’ll be doing: Strategic Commercial Leadership and AdviceProviding strategic commercial leadership and expert advice to Chief Officers and senior leadersTranslating organisational priorities into clear, value-driven commercial strategiesDriving cross-sector collaboration to unlock efficiencies, innovation and shared valueProcurement and GovernanceLeading and embedding robust procurement strategies, frameworks and governanceEnsuring compliant, transparent and value-focused procurement delivery across the ForceDriving a high-performance commercial culture aligned to best practice and regulationContract and Supplier ManagementOverseeing strategic supplier relationships to maximise value, performance and resilienceAssuring delivery of complex, high-value contracts and resolving commercial risk and issuesEmbedding strong contract management practices across the organisationCommercial ActivityLeading major commercial programmes and complex negotiations to optimise outcomesDriving new sourcing solutions informed by market insight and organisational needsImproving supplier performance to maximise public safety on the railwayComplianceStrengthening governance, reporting and commercial controls to ensure full regulatory complianceEnabling data-driven decision-making through robust insight and performance reportingManaging commercial risk and ensuring transparency at executive levelFleet and Uniform Service ManagementLeading strategic delivery of fleet and uniform services to meet operational needsDriving service performance, cost efficiency and supplier accountabilityOverseeing key transformation initiatives including fleet modernisationNet Zero Carbon StrategyLeading the commercial delivery of BTP’s Net Zero Carbon commitmentsEmbedding sustainability and carbon reduction into procurement and investment decisionsManaging PeopleLeading and developing high-performing teams, building capability and resilienceCreating a culture of accountability, innovation and continuous improvementDriving collaboration across senior leadership teams to deliver resultsWhat you’ll bring to the team:Strategic Capability & LeadershipProven experience in a senior commercial, procurement or contract management leadership role within a complex organisationDemonstrated ability to lead strategy, influence senior stakeholders and drive organisation-wide outcomesCommercial ExpertiseMCIPS qualified (or equivalent) with strong knowledge of public sector procurement and commercial best practiceExtensive experience in strategic procurement, supplier management and complex contract negotiationsStrong commercial acumen with a proven ability to deliver value for money and cashable efficiency savingsGovernance, Risk & ComplianceDeep understanding of UK procurement legislation, contract law and regulatory frameworksExperience of operating within robust governance structures, balancing pace with controlStakeholder & Collaboration SkillsStrong influencing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex commercial matters for non-specialistsExperience of building effective partnerships across public and private sectorsDelivery & InnovationEvidence of leading large-scale commercial programmes and delivering measurable impactAbility to drive innovation, continuous improvement and new approaches to commercial deliveryExperience of using data, insight and market intelligence to inform strategic decisionsSector & Market AwarenessUnderstanding of the challenges facing public sector organisations and the role of procurement in enabling transformationAwareness of policing and rail reform and the opportunities this creates for commercial servicesKnowledge of category management and its application within a public sector environmentFurther information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description.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 Pension-Queries@btp.police.uk. Note: If you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS, your pension will not be affected.Selection Process:Applications will be via an up-to-date CV and online application form, as part of this application please outline how your skills and experience demonstrate your suitability for the role.Completed applications must be submitted by 11.59pm, 14 June 2026Vetting:Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting (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.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.For more information on Inclusion or the Disability Confident Scheme, please click the links Inclusion & Diversity Disability Confident SchemeJoin 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.Find out why BTP could be the perfect fit for you – About Us – British Transport PoliceCurious about what life at BTP is really like? Hear directly from our people and discover what makes working here so rewarding. Explore real stories on our blog: Our Stories – British Transport PoliceFor further information, please contact our Resourcing Team -RecruitmentTeam@btp.police.uk.
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