Commercial Specialist 12 views

Location: Culham (hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £48,372 per annum plus a £2,000 South East Allowance + generous benefits package
Hours: 37.5 per week
Contract: Permanent

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is the UK’s armed police force dedicated to protecting nuclear material and facilities. We are seeking an experienced commercial professional to lead complex, high-risk procurements and deliver robust commercial strategies across the Operations category.

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is recruiting a Commercial Specialist to lead strategic procurements, manage complex contracts and support key commercial decisions.

About the Role:

We are looking for an individual who is professionally qualified (MCIPS), and experienced Specialist.  The Commercial Specialist will be required to establish, implement and if necessary, enforce strategic procurement policies and ensure the organisation’s compliance with legal obligations. The position has significant latitude to make important decisions.
You will provide expert commercial advice, run procurement processes, ensure compliance, manage procurement and contract lifecycles and support continuous improvement. The role also includes guiding stakeholders and mentoring junior commercial staff.

Skills and Experience:
– MCIPS qualified
– Strong public sector procurement experience ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations such as PCR2015 and PA2023
– Knowledge across multiple categories (Professional Services, IT, FM, Travel/Fleet)
– Experience developing procurement strategies
– Strong stakeholder management
– Experience resolving contractual disputes
– Good analytical, financial and legal understanding
– Able to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Working Arrangements:
Hybrid working (60%/40%). Based at Culham until relocation to Harwell in Autumn 2026.

Benefits:
– 27.5 days annual leave (rising with service) + Bank Holidays
– Option to accrue up to 3 additional days’ leave
– 20.7% employer pension contribution
– Flexi-time scheme
– Bonus scheme (up to 7%)
– On-site catering facilities
– Free parking
– Blue Light Card eligibility
– Enhanced wellbeing and family-friendly 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 to these 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.

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