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Salary circa £90K pa plus a £2,000 South East allowance per annum (for individuals based at Culham) and a generous benefits package, including an attractive pension.
Based at Culham, Oxfordshire or Calder Bridge, Cumbria (hybrid working policy applies)
Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
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 protective policing of the civil nuclear industry and other critical infrastructure. Given the critical nature of our work, we seek skilled and committed professionals to join our team.
We are seeking a Chief People Officer (CPO) responsible for championing and implementing our People Strategy, providing leadership in building the capability of the People function.
The CPO will drive HR structures, systems, and service delivery to support strategic and operational goals.
Responsible for implementing People initiatives within the Business Plan and 3-Year Strategy, under the direction of the CNC Executive, ensuring the People Directorate is structured, resourced, and capable to deliver high performance and customer-focused services.
The CPO acts as the lead HR adviser to the Police Authority and as a business partner to the Deputy Chief Constable and Executive on all people-related matters, including HR, People Change, Pay and Reward, Health and Safety, and Occupational Health, working closely with security vetting teams.
Ensuring workforce capability now and in the future, the CPO will oversee workforce planning, succession, and talent management to support CNC’s operational effectiveness.
The CPO will provide advice, guidance, and leadership on people management in complex stakeholder environments, managing organisational change programs effectively.
This role offers an opportunity to demonstrate senior leadership potential and future progression to an executive level.
Candidates should ideally hold a degree (Level 7) or equivalent, preferably with a Master’s degree, and be full members of CIPD, ideally Fellows, with strong executive management skills and commercial awareness. Candidates should also be prepared to undertake the College of Policing’s executive leadership development programme.
To access the Applicant Information Pack and Job Description, please see the links below:
* Job Description -
All police staff are expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct, values, and professionalism. The CNC values and Code of Ethics guide our behaviour, and all staff are responsible for adhering to these standards.
Benefits of working for the CNC include:
* 27.5 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, increasing after 2 years’ service
* Generous pension scheme with 20.7% employer contribution and 8.2% employee contribution, totaling approximately £26,010 annually based on a £90,000 salary
* Performance-based bonus scheme up to 7% of salary
* Enhanced family-friendly and wellbeing policies
* Access to the Blue Light Card discount scheme
* Free on-site parking and gym facilities
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Additional leave days accrued through extra work hours during the holiday period
We are committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, fostering a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves.
Applicants will be briefed on the vetting process through provided video links. For questions, contact our Recruitment Manager.
To apply, submit your CV and a detailed cover letter demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the role’s requirements.
All roles require adherence to the ethics and values of the Police Service. The role involves operating at levels defined by the Competency and Values Framework (CVF), including leadership qualities such as emotional awareness, ownership, collaboration, and support.
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