Overview
Commercial Officer – FTA Jobs in Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom at Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Title: Commercial Officer – FTA
Company: Civil Nuclear Constabulary
Location: Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom
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 join our high-performing team. The Commercial Officer will be responsible for overseeing and managing the lifecycle of procurements and contracts within CNC, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, and achieving value for money.
The Commercial Officer’s principal focus is to help stakeholders to realise their needs in a timely and compliant manner through providing advice and support. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders, including suppliers, internal departments and external agencies, to ensure that contracts are executed effectively and deliver the intended outcomes.
The position supports continuous improvement with the Commercial Specialists of the Constabulary’s commercial terms and conditions, policies and service level agreements in a wide variety of contractual areas. This will include the monitoring and compliance of both contractors and Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) staff.
Skills And Experience
- Degree Qualification with a minimum 2:2 in a subject with a clear link to Supply Chain/Commercial Operations or Business.
- Actively studying towards Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement (MCIPS) Professional Qualification or a keen interest in studying.
- An understanding of commercial terms, conditions, procurement legislation, and relevant regulations.
- Ability to understand and deal with procurement issues relevant to the Public Sector and Cabinet Office initiatives.
- Experience managing suppliers, managing and escalating issues, and engaging in key decisions.
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in analysing terms, financial data, and performance metrics to make informed decisions.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous in reviewing documents to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to clearly convey information and expectations.
- Financial Acumen: Ability to understand financial aspects of contracts/procurements, including budgeting, cost control, savings and efficiencies.
- Experience of successfully negotiating and managing contracts with a working understanding of contract law and Procurement legislation.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills to build and maintain effective working relationships with diverse teams and stakeholders.
This role has been assessed as suitable for hybrid working with a 60% / 40% split, which will be discussed and agreed with the successful individual.
Please note that this role will initially be based at our HQ Culham until our relocation to Harwell in Autumn 2026 and the role thereafter will be based at Harwell.
Benefits Of Working For The CNC
- 27.5 days annual leave (rising by 1 day after 2 years’ service, and 0.5 days ever year thereafter until a total of 32.5 days is reached) plus Bank Holidays
- Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave of 3 days, which can be used for period between Christmas and New Year
- Generous pension scheme (20.7% employers contribution). The employer contribution for this grade is a minimum of £6,753.78 per year, and employee contribution (8.2%) of at least £2,475.41 – providing you with a total minimum annual pension contribution of up to £9,429.19.
- Flexi-time working scheme
- Bonus scheme – dependent on oganisational and personal performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary
- Subsidised Costa Coffee, restaurant, and deli on site at HQ
- Free parking on site
- Eligible to join the national Blue Light Card scheme, which offers discounts on a variety of products and services
- Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
As police staff the public expect us to display the highest standards, values, and professional qualities at all times. The CNC values and Code of Ethics applies to all police staff and sets out the principles and standards of behaviour we expect to see, and you are responsible for displaying and delivering these to the highest standards.
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the Police Staff Recruitment Team to request accommodation.
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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
