Location
FHQ, 200 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 9TJ

Hours
37 hours per week. The role involves a 24/7/365 shift pattern including early starts, late finishes, and night shifts. Typical shifts range from early starts (07:00–16:00), late turns (13:00–23:00), and nights (21:00–07:00) with rostered rest days. A blended approach of home and office working is available after training.

Salary
Starting salary of £46,274.44 per annum, consisting of a base salary of £34,717.36 plus 20% shift allowance and £4,613.61 London allowance per annum.

About the Role
British Transport Police (BTP) is the national police force for the rail network throughout Great Britain, committed to passenger safety and upholding strong values. We are seeking a Witness and Case Review Officer to join the Criminal Justice Unit on a 12-month temporary contract. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of evidential case file review and witness care in line with Criminal Justice timeframes and procedures. Key duties include evidentially reviewing case files, managing witness care, facilitating CPS charging advice, providing guidance on national file standards, advising on disclosure requirements, quality assuring case files, and preparing Niche case files. You will prepare case papers for referral to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), ensuring compliance with CPS requirements including RASSO and ABC cases, and raise Postal Requisitions within set timescales. You will also review case files and provide guidance to Officers in Charge (OICs) and Supervisors on evidential and Criminal Justice requirements, including CPIA and NFS standards. Building and maintaining effective links with the National Justice Unit and external stakeholders such as the CPS is essential to optimise working relationships.

Experience
Proven experience in evidence reviews or case file preparation is essential.

About you
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including report writing and keyboard skills. High attention to detail, self-motivated, and able to manage sensitive and pressured situations with empathy towards victims and witnesses of crime. Ability to prioritise, manage time effectively, and work to targets. Strong persuasion, negotiation, and influencing skills with sound and justified rationale.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in case file review and witness care are required.