HQ Culham, Oxfordshire (hybrid working)
Salary up to £62,509 plus a £2,000 South East Allowance per annum and excellent benefits
Full-time, 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 procurement's and deliver robust commercial strategies across the Operations category.
The Role
You will take ownership of complex commercial programmes exceeding £5m, designing and delivering compliant acquisition strategies - including Covered Procurement's and the Competitive Flexible Procedure.
This is a senior role requiring significant autonomy and professional judgement. Decisions directly impact legal compliance, financial exposure, and organisational reputation.
Key Responsibilities
Define - Pre-Procurement
Develop procurement strategies aligned to organisational objectives
Conduct market analysis and early market engagement
Develop and assess commercial options
Lead Commercial & Economic Cases (SOBC, OBC, FBC)
Secure external approvals (DESNZ, Cabinet Office, HMT)Acquire - Complex Procurement's
Design bespoke commercial processes
Lead supplier negotiations and selection
Allocate and manage risk appropriately
Draft and finalise robust commercial contracts
Transition contracts into effective BAU managementManage - Markets & Stakeholders
Develop and deliver market strategies
Lead supplier relationship management
Engage senior stakeholders (HMG, DESNZ, CNPA, Executive team)Lead & Develop
Manage and mentor a small team of qualified commercial specialists
Develop capability through training and professional development initiativesSkills & Experience
MCIPS to level 6 (professional qualification)
Significant public sector procurement leadership experience
Proven delivery of complex, high-risk procurement's
Experience across goods, services and works (e.g. Professional Services, IT, FM, Travel/Fleet)
Strong knowledge of contract and procurement law (PCR 2015, PA 2023)
Advanced contract lifecycle management and negotiation skills
Stakeholder engagement at senior level
Experience managing and developing professional staff
Strong analytical and financial acumen
Excellent communication skills
High attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple complex procurement's
Sound judgement and risk management capability
Experience in managing and resolving contract disputes effectively and efficiently.
Due to Police Vetting criteria you must have resided continuously for at least 5 years at the time of application.
Working Arrangements
Hybrid working (40% office / 60% remote - subject to agreement)
Based at HQ Culham until relocation to Harwell (Autumn 2026)
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