Location: Culham (hybrid working)
Salary: Up to £36,318 plus a £2,000 South East Allowance per annum + 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 seeking a Commercial Officer to support and manage procurement and contract activity, ensuring value for money and compliance with legislation.
About the Role:
You will support end-to-end procurement, provide commercial advice, manage suppliers, and help improve commercial policies and contract performance.
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.
Skills and Experience:
- Degree (2:2+) in Supply Chain, Commercial Operations, Business or similar, or equivalent experience/qualification.
- Working towards MCIPS or interest in studying
- Understanding of public sector procurement and Cabinet Office rules
- Supplier management experience
- Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
- Financial understanding including budgeting and cost control
- Experience in contract negotiation and knowledge of procurement legislation
Working Arrangements:
Hybrid working (60%/40%). Role based at Culham until relocation to Harwell in Autumn 2026.
Benefits:
- 27.5 days annual leave (rising with service) + Bank Holidays
- Up to 3 additional days' leave through weekly accrual
- 20.7% employer pension contribution
- Flexi-time scheme
- Bonus scheme (up to 7%)
- On-site facilities including Costa and restaurant
- Free parking
- Access to Blue Light Card
- 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:
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* Vetting and Finances -
* Vetting and Life Experiences -
* Vetting and Internet Use -