Contracts Officer

Based at Griffin Park Tactical Training Centre, Calder Bridge, Cumbria (hybrid)
Salary up to £35,174 per annum plus a generous benefits package
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 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 that we recruit skilled and committed individuals to our team.

We’re looking for a Contracts Officer to join our Organisational Support Services team to administer and maintain the data within our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for the department, including supplier and contract management information. You’ll provide the first line of defence against commercial fraud by devising and implementing detailed and forensic commercial processes, procedures and an audit process to ensure accuracy of data in the system. You’ll take control of the management of the CNC register of approved suppliers; and manage the ERP supplier portal and catalogue system to maximise benefits.

Confident with data analysis; part of your role will be collecting and analysing procurement and management data for wider purposes including investment decisions, compliance reporting and the collection of statutory and regulatory sustainability data.

To be successful in the role you’ll have experience of working with ERP systems, and the ability to provide assistance and advice in relation to system functions, and Microsoft Office packages. You’ll have working knowledge of counter-fraud processes, and monitoring and working to service level agreements. You’ll be exceptionally organised with great interpersonal and communication skills. If you don’t hold Professional qualifications, a willingness to acquire these would be desirable, as we are keen to support our staff to upskill.

If you would like the full job description, or if you have any questions please contact our team at policestaffresourcing@cnc.police.uk.

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 annually 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 contribution). The minimum employer contribution for this grade is £6,541 per year, and minimum employee contribution of £2,591 per year giving a total minimum annual pension contribution of £9,132!
Flexi-time working scheme
Bonus scheme – dependent on organisational performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary
Staff can 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
Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
Cycle to Work scheme

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At the 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