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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