Commercial Specialist

Salary up to £48,372 + Benefits
Permanent
Full-Time
Harwell, Oxfordshire
Hybrid Working (40% Office, 60% Home)

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service that’s dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised as a provider of a world-class service for the protection of nuclear material and facilities. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s vital that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to our hard-working team.

The role is for an experienced, professionally qualified, management position in the CNC. It will be required to establish, implement and enforce strategic procurement policies and ensure the organisation’s compliance with legal obligations. The position has significant latitude to make important decisions without reference to their line-manager.

The professionally qualified role holder (MCIPS) is required to identify, scope, evaluate, award and implement a broad range of procurements and contracts on behalf of the Police Authority and Constabulary. The principal focus is on helping stakeholders to realise their needs in a timely and compliant manner through providing professional advice and support in a specialist field of work.

Key Responsibilities

• Professional management, end-to-end, of key tenders to ensure compliance with due process. This will include supporting stakeholders in scoping requirements, category market research, production of evaluation schemes, evaluating tender returns and award of contracts. Oversee this work undertaken by other procurement professionals.
• Take ownership of risks associated with procurement and work proactively to identify risk and ensure that they are managed within the organisation’s risk management framework.
• Participate in, and take responsibility for, the delivery of strategic CNC projects; this will include membership of project boards and manage the procurement workstream.
• Research, identify and make decisions to implement areas of supply for new contracts and framework agreements. Negotiate with suppliers and award agreements.
• Identify where improvements to Procurement processes can be made. Disseminate ‘best-practice’ that reflects the CNPA & Government guidelines, policy and procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply MCIPS Professional Qualification.
• Public Sector: Extensive experience in managing procurement activities and contracts within the public sector, understanding its unique challenges and regulatory requirements.
• Experience and understanding of the procurement of goods, services, and works across a range of categories including but not limited to Professional Services, IT, FM and Travel/Fleet.
• Experience of developing successful strategies providing professional guidance to organisations and stakeholders
• Contract Lifecycle Management: Proven track record of handling all phases of the contract lifecycle, from negotiation and execution to monitoring and renewal.
• Compliance and Risk Management: Experience in ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations, such as the PCR2015 and PA2023, and managing associated risks.

To ensure a fair and authentic recruitment process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools during the assessment and selection process is strictly prohibited.

However, we recognise that AI can be a helpful tool in the preparation phase of the application process. Candidates may use AI to help structure their thoughts and refine their Applications/CVs providing the content remains truthful and accurately reflects their own experiences and capabilities.

Any candidate found to be using unauthorised tools during the recruitment process will be withdrawn from consideration. We value honesty, integrity, transparency, and personal accountability. Demonstrating these qualities throughout the recruitment process is essential.

Benefits of working at the CNC:

• 27.5 days annual leave (rising each year after 2 years’ service) plus bank holidays
• Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave, which can be used for the period between Christmas and New Year.
• Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution, 8.2% employee).
• Flexitime working scheme.
• National Blue Light Card scheme which offers discounts on a variety of products and services to those working in the emergency services, NHS, and Armed Forces.
• Free gym on-site.
• Free on-site parking.
• Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At CNC we value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.

Through the dedicated commitment of our affinity networks, ED&I team and wider HR departments, we are on a journey to embed our ED&I commitments, ensuring the CNC is an employer of choice, where everyone feels included.

Please review the video links below which will give you an overview of the vetting process that you will be required to go through if you are successful in your application to join the CNC:

• Vetting: An Overview - https://youtu.be/lRit8RA7Zpo
• Vetting and Finances - https://youtu.be/JmZP7r-9MEE
• Vetting and Life Experiences - https://youtu.be/jVPHvgpB8nc
• Vetting and Internet Use - https://youtu.be/hvXPicGQmYg

If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with us at policestaffresourcing@cnc.police.uk

If you are interested in applying for this role, please follow the link below. You will need to ensure you attach your CV and a Covering Letter that detail your suitability against the above responsibilities and experience.