Vetting Supervisor

Job Introduction

Salary: £39,871.93 per annum with yearly increments based on performance. Plus a £4,613.61 London Allowance per annum

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract – 12 Months

Location: London

Type of Working Arrangement: We offer a blended working approach, combining home and office working, with the team attending the London office every Wednesday

Hours: 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 simple:
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.

British Transport Police has an opportunity for a Vetting Supervisor to join the Professional Standards Department. As a Vetting Supervisor with BTP, you will lead and manage the vetting function, ensuring all applicants, staff and contractors are vetted in line with national standards, safeguarding the integrity and security of the Force. You will play a key role in decision‑making on vetting clearances, supporting organisational risk management, and driving continuous improvement within the vetting process.

• Supervising and leading a team of vetting officers and vetting support officers, ensuring high standards and timely delivery of vetting processes
• Making informed decisions on vetting clearances and reviewing complex cases, including appeals
• Conducting and overseeing detailed background enquiries, analysing intelligence and financial information
• Liaising with internal stakeholders and external agencies to obtain and assess information relevant to vetting decisions
• Supporting the development and delivery of vetting strategy, policy, and performance reporting

• Relevant qualification or equivalent experience, educated to A Level (or equivalent) or able to demonstrate significant management and business process experience
• Proven vetting and investigative experience, including analysing complex information, conducting interviews, and making evidence‑based decisions (ideally with substantial experience as a Vetting Officer or in a similar role)
• Leadership and team management capability, with experience supervising staff, prioritising workloads, and delivering results in a high‑volume, deadline‑driven environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to interpret large volumes of sensitive data, identify risk, and produce clear, accurate reports
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, able to influence, negotiate and build relationships at all levels across internal and external partners
• High levels of integrity, organisation and resilience, with the ability to handle confidential information, work under pressure, and maintain a professional, ethical approach

• 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. The scheme is a defined contribution scheme with contributions ranging from 4.4% to 12% of salary

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.

We’ll ask for relevant health and medical history details to support employee wellbeing.

We’ll ask for references covering the past 5 years.

Completed applications must be submitted by 11:59pm on the 23rd of July 2026.

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.