Estates & Facilities Assistant (Financial)

British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain. They are seeking an Estates & Facilities Assistant (Financial) to provide essential financial and procurement support for the smooth operation and cost-effective management of estates-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Managing financial processes – Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring of spend across both project portfolios and BAU estates expenditure
• Procurement of goods and services – Ensuring Best Value is achieved and procurement rules are followed for all purchases within the Estates team
• Monitoring purchasing systems – Assisting with the administration and control of Procurement Card and Eproc transactions by Estates team members
• Providing administrative support – Delivering general assistance to the Estates team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations

Skills

• Relevant qualification or experience – A qualification in Business Administration or at least one year of practical experience in a similar environment
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills – Proven ability to manage a busy workload, prioritise tasks effectively, and deliver accurate results under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills – High level of verbal and written communication, with the ability to build effective working relationships and relay information clearly
• Good IT and financial systems knowledge – Confident in using IT systems and understanding facilities-related and financial processes

Benefits

• 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.

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