Strategy and Planning Analyst

Based at Flexible – Hybrid working arrangements available

Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Salary up to £46,849 per annum and a generous benefits package

The Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) is an armed police service that’s dedicated to the nuclear industry. Our vision is to be recognised as a provider of a world-class service for the protection of nuclear material and facilities. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s vital we recruit skilled and committed professionals to our first-class teams. As our Strategy and Planning Analyst you’ll support all aspects of our strategic planning approach, including the development of our 3-Year Strategy and Annual Business Plan. You’ll also work to co-ordinate the reporting of corporate performance against the agreed plans.

We’re looking for someone who is a team player, able to work across the teams within the CNC and consider the needs of our stakeholders. You’ll be a great communicator, able to persuade and influence key stakeholders within a complex management environment, and be effective at partnership working and delivering results in a matrix environment.

You’ll produce strategic analysis reports, in compliance with departmental and Force standards, working collaboratively with the wider Governance Team and others to create maximum impact. You’ll support the Strategy & Planning Manager in the implementation of the Strategic Business Planning Process across the CNC, including supporting managers with Functional Plan development, horizon scanning, PESTELO analysis and strategic needs assessments. To do this you’ll build effective working relationships with managers across the workforce and seek detailed insights into organisational business activity.

You’ll support the delivery of corporate reporting on planning, performance, and risk at the highest level of the organisation.

To be successful in the role, you’ll ideally have experience in analysis of complex data, strategic and operational planning, links with financial management and budgeting, and reporting performance measures.

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 these to the highest standards.

Benefits of working for the CNC

27.5 days annual leave (rising each year after 2 years’ service) plus bank holidays
Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave, which can be used for period between Christmas and New Year
Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution, 8.2% employee). The employer contribution for this grade is £8,377 minimum per year, and minimum employee contribution of £3,318. A total minimum annual pension contribution of £11,695!
Flexitime working scheme.
Bonus scheme – dependent on organisational performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary
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
Free parking on-site
Free gym on-site
Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
Cycle to Work scheme.

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