Vetting Officer

Job Introduction

Salary: £35,754.47 plus a £4,613.61 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: Blended working approach, combining home and office, team attends Ivason House every Wednesday

Hours: Full‑time role (37 hours per week)

British Transport Police (BTP) are looking for four Vetting Officers to join the Professional Standards Department on a fixed‑term contract. As a Vetting Officer 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 to support the safety, security and integrity of the organisation.

• Conduct vetting checks in line with Force policy and national standards
• Research and analyse information from policing systems and other sources
• Assess risk and make evidence‑based decisions on vetting clearance
• Produce clear, concise reports to support outcomes and recommendations
• Manage a workload of vetting cases, including enquiries, interviews and renewals

• Experience in a regulatory, compliance or policy‑driven environment
• Strong analytical and research skills, with the ability to assess risk and identify concerns
• Excellent written communication skills, able 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, confident managing challenging or sensitive conversations

• 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 – BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme, administered by Royal London. Contributions from 4.4 % to 12 % of salary

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

Medical: Relevant health and medical history details will be requested to support employee wellbeing

References: References covering the past 5 years will be requested

Notice Period: This role is subject to a 1 month notice period

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences. We are committed to building a workforce where everyone feels they belong and strive to create a fair, respectful and accessible workplace. Your talent, your potential and your unique perspective matter here.