Event Planner- Cardiff

British Transport Police

Event Planner- Cardiff

£32757

British Transport Police, Adamsdown, Caerdydd - Cardiff

  • Part time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 21 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 63864bb9560f45d39432c16f2c6cdc39

Full Job Description

  • Liaise and communicate on a regular basis with Event Commanders pre/during and after the event to identify specific requirements that need to be considered in planning/running and debrief of their event.

  • Ensure there is a meeting structure in place during the planning process and that the relevant parties are invited to the meetings including the Event Commander, relevant bronze commanders and where necessary industry partners and stakeholders.

  • Refer to the Football and Event Planning Manual of Guidance document to assist in the planning process.

  • Prepare and co-ordinate plans, Operational Orders and associated documentation for all events including football and Level 2 events across the Division to a high standard.

  • Ensure that there are contingencies built in to support the operational plans produced by operational commanders and that a professional record of decision-making is always maintained in case of audit or investigation requirements.

  • Ensure there is consistency in the paperwork produced for planning events and that you follow the common corporate standards and templates set by the Head of Department.

  • Maintain liaison with Train Operating Companies, Network Rail, and other railway industry businesses on behalf of the Department.

  • Maintain regular liaison with the Event Planning Coordinator and Football and Field Intelligence Officers to ensure up to date intelligence is available for the Event Commanders and the plan is amended to take cognisance of live intelligence.

  • Maintain close liaison with the Force Resource Planning Unit to ensure the resources allocated to the event are maintained in line with the current intelligence picture.

  • Provide real time support to Gold/Silver/Bronze Commanders for events and incidents as necessary.

    Able to analyse critically, whilst finding innovative solutions to arising or potential issues

  • Able to coordinate and prioritise effectively.

  • Able to generate high quality work under pressure whilst remaining professional.

  • Excellent written and verbal communicational skills

    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.

    British Transport Police (BTP) are recruiting for a Part Time Event Planner role on a 24 hours per week, Permanent Contract. The role is paying £32,757.33 per annum and will be based in Cardiff., If you are interested in applying to the Event Planner role, then please do not delay as interviews will be held as soon as possible. In return for your experience, we can offer you:

  • Paying up to £32,757.33 pro rata per annum.

  • Yearly base salary increments

  • 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

  • Working from home allowance available to purchase suitable equipment for blended & home working.

  • 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.