The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised nationally and internationally as the United Kingdom’s leading organisation for the provision of protective policing for the civil nuclear industry and other critical national infrastructure. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s vital that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to our team. We play a key role in the Strategic Armed Policing Reserve and have been deployed across the country as part of Operation Temperer in response to terrorist attacks.
The Contracts Officer is required to scope, evaluate, award and manage a broad range of contracts on behalf of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA). The principle 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. The Contracts Officer will manage these processes on behalf of all stakeholders.
In addition to the above, the role will support continuous improvement 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. The role will also develop the necessary business processes to ensure the smooth running of the CNC’s procurement function.
Responsibilities:
- Delivery of a professional Procurement advice service to all stakeholders. This will deal with both commercial and non-commercial contractual arrangements, including the management of the tendering process so that it complies with EU legislation and organisational rules for procurement activity.
- Maintain appropriate organisation rules for CNC Procurement.
- Professional management, end-to-end, of tenders to ensure compliance with due process. This will include scoping requirements, production of evaluation schemes, evaluating tender returns and award of contracts.
- Provide professional advice in managing contracts and framework agreements, including ensuring performance through monitoring, reviewing and benchmarking the suppliers.
- Monitor CNC spending on low value, high volume items, as well as high value contracts.
- Research and identify potential areas of supply for new contracts and framework agreements. Negotiate with suppliers and award agreements subject to approval by the Senior Contracts Officer.
- Provide professional support and advice to project teams and CNC staff on a range of contractual and service level agreements and where appropriate take the lead on those issues.
- Contribute to the evolution of the Constabulary’s commercial terms and conditions, policies and working practices.
- Identify where improvements to Procurement processes can be made. Disseminate ‘best-practice’ that reflects the CNPA & Government guidelines, policy and procedures.
- Provide proactive support and expertise to Project Managers and handle the contractual/procurement aspects of projects. Provide expertise and support to successfully manage, plan, negotiate, evaluate and deliver projects in line with organisational expectations.
- Manage risks associated with procurement within the organisation’s risk management framework.
- Make informed recommendations that will be relied on by the organisation to make important contractual decisions.
- Ensuring health & safety compliance within the tender process.
- Evaluating environmental considerations within the tender process and arrange for the secure and environmentally conscious disposal of goods.
- Maintain a tender timetable to ensure business continuity across the organisation.
- Represent the Procurement Specialist if manager is not available. This would be with both internal and external parties.
Qualifications:
- Professional Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, or actively studying towards MCIPS Professional Qualification
- Experience of commercial and public sector procurement and general business issues
- Experience of developing successful strategies providing professional guidance to organisations and stakeholders
- Ability to understand and deal with procurement issues relevant to the Public Sector and Office Government Commerce initiatives
- Experience of successfully negotiating and managing contracts with a working understanding of contract law
- Be able to demonstrate the ability to develop excellent working relationships with a variety of stakeholders, whilst appreciating the differing needs of both internal and external customers
- Appreciate the needs of a diverse workforce within an environment focused on satisfying customer needs
Benefits:
- 27.5 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
- Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution)
- Recognition of previous police service where applicable
- Bonus scheme, between 5% and 7% of annual salary
- Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
- Free parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Officers and staff also have the opportunity to join the 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
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 jobs@cnc.police.uk.
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