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# Applications Specialist

- **Company:** British Transport Police
- **Location:** London, UK
- **Salary:** £54,487.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Lifecycle Management, Business Software, Cyber Security, Monitoring of Systems
- **Published:** July 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=26d0b74e6206d392

## About the Role

* Experience in an analytical applications role, supporting core business applications within a 24x7 environment.
 * Experience of application management tools and techniques and working across multiple technical teams.
 * Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with experience of application administration and support.
 * ITIL Foundation accreditation (or higher) and HND level education or equivalent experience., Vetting: Successful applicants will be required to pass Management Vetting and Security Clearance (SC) (5 years minimum UK residency required), including a full background and financial disclosure.

## Description

Are you looking for your next exciting career move? British Transport Police have an excellent opportunity for an Applications Specialist to join the Technology Department. As an Applications Specialist with BTP, you will provide 2nd and 3rd line technical support, maintenance and ongoing improvement for assigned business applications, ensuring critical systems remain operational while supporting upgrades, enhancements and new technology implementations.

What you'll be doing:

 * Providing 2nd and 3rd line technical support and maintenance for assigned production business applications.
 * Investigating and resolving application incidents and service requests while monitoring system performance.
 * Supporting business application projects, including upgrades, decommissioning activities and implementation of new systems.
 * Collaborating with solution architects, database administrators, cyber security specialists and third-party suppliers to deliver effective application support.


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