£37,020 to £41,227 plus a £2,000 South East allowance per annum (for individuals based at HQ), generous benefits package including excellent pension scheme.
Based at Culham, Oxfordshire* or Calder Bridge, Cumbria (hybrid working)
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 the provision of protective policing for the civil nuclear industry and other critical national infrastructure. Given the critical nature of our work, it’s vital that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to our team.
We’re looking for a Pay and Reward Specialist to ensure the CNC meets all regulatory and employer obligations in the administration of its occupational pension schemes. You’ll deliver efficient, compliant and accurate pension administration; underpinned by clear processes, strong data integrity, effective communication and a developing self‑service culture. You’ll work closely with HR, Finance, Payroll, Pension administrators and external bodies; ensuring that member data, contributions and scheme transactions are correctly managed, reconciled and reported. This role maintains pension governance controls, monitors performance through dashboards and MI, supports system updates, and contributes to the wider Total Reward agenda.
Your specialist expertise will enable the CNC to deliver a high‑quality pension service that supports employee experience and aligns with CNC’s strategic intent.
To be successful in this role you’ll have experience with the key principles of public sector pension schemes, and the different roles involved- a pensions expert; with knowledge of the Regulatory and Compliance landscape for pensions, obligations for the employer and that of the pension administrator. You’ll understand the difference between providing information, guidance and advice on pensions, pension rules, procedures and processes used to administer pensions, and meet employer regulatory obligations.
Your experience will be supported by a CIPD qualification to level 3 Foundation and/or Certificate of Pension Administration (CPA) level 3 and member of the PMI. You will be able to deliver expected stakeholder and member needs in line with the regulatory framework and Service Charter, whilst demonstrating a professional, positive customer focussed approach; tailoring your communication style to meet the stakeholders need. It would be advantageous if you had experience with Oracle Fusion; or were proficient in the use of HR specific IT systems.
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.
This role has been assessed as suitable for hybrid working with a 60% / 40% split of home and office working, details of which will be discussed and agreed with the successful individual.
*Please note that this role will initially be based at our HQ Culham until our relocation to Harwell in Autumn 2026 and the role thereafter will be based at Harwell.
Benefits of working for the CNC
- 27.5 days annual leave (rising by 1 day after 2 years’ service, and 0.5 days ever year thereafter until a total of 32.5 days is reached) plus Bank Holidays
- Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave of 3 days, which can be used for period between Christmas and New Year (total hours per week of 37.5)
- Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution). The minimum employer contribution for this grade will be £7,663, and the employee contribution of £3,035 per year – providing you with a total annual pension contribution of up to £10,698.
- Bonus scheme – dependent on organisational and personal performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary
- Officers and 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
- Free gym on site
- Subsidised Costa Coffee and restaurant/cafeteria on site
- Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Additional 30 minutes time worked (total of 37.5 hours per week) during the week to accrue additional 3 days leave, which can be used to cover the period between Christmas and New Year
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact the Police Staff Recruitment Team to request accommodation.
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
- Vetting and Internet Use - https://youtu.be/hvXPicGQmYg
