Vulnerability Development Officer

A Vulnerability Development Officer is required for a Permanent Contract the role is paying up to £29,076.18 per annum, with the British Transport Police (BTP) based in Birmingham.

BTP is the national police Force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, including London Underground, across which we ensure the safety and security of nearly 3 billion passenger journeys and over 100 million tons of freight every year. The world in which we work is fast-paced, operationally and commercially demanding, and constantly changing. As a Vulnerability Development Officer with BTP you will to provide timely, high quality and effective background research in respect of vulnerable people in contact with BTP, ensuring that we meet our statutory obligations in terms of mental health, adult at risk and child safeguarding legislation.

You will be responsible for accurate data entry on to local and national systems and work with the Vulnerability Coordinators to ensure that relevant safeguarding actions are completed, and that appropriate information is passed to internal and external stakeholders in a secure and timely manner.

As Vulnerability Development Officer you will be required to:

Conduct background research of NICHE submissions and safeguarding referrals from partners using police systems
Evaluate the usefulness and relevance of information obtained from variety of sources
Collate all person research, creating, updating, and linking NICHE records as required in order to build an accurate picture in support of risk mitigation, referral decisions and briefing requirements
To support the creation and maintenance of data sheets to allow analysis and monitoring to take place
Compile and produce products such as subject briefing documents to inform operational activity/ tasking and sharing with partners
Compile and distribute safeguarding support literature packs and text messages signposting vulnerable individuals to external services
Develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies in order to facilitate research and relevant information sharing
To assist in producing and providing training sessions and advice to operational officer, in order to ensure understanding of processes and improve the quality of information gathering and information submission
To maintain up to date knowledge on Vulnerability Unit policy, procedures and systems
Processing of internal and external correspondence
Other tasks reasonably in line with the role that arise from time to time
Further information about this vacancy can be found in the attached job description. The successful Vulnerability Development Officer will be required to evidence the following:

Educated to 'A' Level/Higher Grade or equivalent.
5 or more GCSE/Standard Grade/National 5 qualifications including Maths and English
Previous experience in conducting research using a wide range of sources
A high level of IT literacy and knowledge of databases

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, an ability to prepare effective and concise written reports
Problem solving and creative thinking
Excellent attention to detail
Effective team working and interpersonal skills
Basic knowledge of Data Protection principles and legislation
Basic knowledge of Freedom of Information principles
If you are interested in applying to the role then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as appropriate candidates are highlighted. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

Up to £29,076.18 per annum.
Yearly base salary increments
Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Flexible agile working approach.
Family friendly policies including up to 26 weeks paid maternity and adoption leave
Bespoke benefits platform and access to Blue Light Card
Development opportunities including fully funded apprenticeships
Employee assistance programme and dedicated wellbeing hub
Pension scheme
BTP is an employer who cares about the impact we have on the environment and the wider challenges of climate change, and as such we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and achieving Net Zero Carbon (NZC) through offsetting by 2035.

At BTP we are proud guardians of the railway, and it is crucial that we represent the diverse communities we serve and protect. As 'One BTP' across the UK, we know that diversity, inclusion and belonging help us improve our decision making, foster creativity and drive innovation so all our people can thrive.

Our vacancies are open to everyone and all appointments are made based on merit. So that we can become more diverse we encourage applications from candidates from Black, Asian, and minority ethnic backgrounds, women, people who have a disability, those who are neurodiverse and persons who identify as LGBTQI+. We use positive action to encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups through targeted workshops or advice sessions. If you have the skills, experience and values that here in BTP we pride ourselves on then we would welcome you to apply.

For more information on Positive Action please click here or email the team on [email protected]

If you have any questions about the application process, please email our friendly and helpful team where we will be happy to help you: [email protected] . If your question related to equality or diversity then you can also contact our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion team directly at: [email protected] To reassure you, anything you ask us will be in the strictest confidence and will not form part of your application.

In order to apply, you must have the permanent right to live and work in the UK and have been resident in the UK for the previous 3 years. You will be asked these and other questions to determine your eligibility to work for British Transport Police when you start your application, and you must answer honestly.

BTP GPP Police Staff Pension Scheme is administered byRoyal London and this is a group personal pension plan which is available to all police staff. It's a defined contribution scheme, offering employees the flexibility to vary their pension contributions from 4.4% to 12% of their salary. For more information, visit the Royal London dedicated pension page or email us at [email protected] .Please note if you are an existing member of Police Staff in the RPS your pension will not be affected.

Internal candidates must have completed their probation for their current substantive posting and can only apply in tenure if Head of Department approval is emailed to [email protected] prior to the vacancy closing. Internal candidates must confirm that they are not subject to formal action plans for sickness/complaints/discipline or poor performance and that all mandatory training courses have been attended and are in ticket/up to date. A minimum rating of 3 (performing) or a rating of U (no rating) must have been achieved on the last reporting year PDR.