Operational Communications Technician

Overview

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Salary up to £39,929 and a £2,000 South East allowance per annum, plus a generous benefits package. Based in Culham, Oxfordshire. Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week).

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 that we recruit skilled and committed professionals to our high-performing team. As Operational Communications Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our officers in constant contact.

Responsibilities

• Support the Operational Communications Team to ensure front-line officers can communicate with each other day-to-day, and with other emergency services in the event of an incident.
• Assist in delivering an intelligent delivery function and add resilience to core activities.
• Plan, implement, and deliver specific work streams and projects; resolve faults and issues relating to devices fitted within vehicles or fixed positions, and to site-specific and specialist kit and equipment.
• Provide planning, support and delivery activities relating to the Operational Communications Team scope of work; adopt and develop best practices such as ITIL, Lean Six Sigma and Prince 2 to engage in and drive OC workstreams and projects to a successful conclusion.

Qualifications and experience

• Experience within Radio Engineering (or a related technical field), ideally in an emergency service or similar organisation.
• Knowledge of installing, integrating, and maintaining technical radio or communication systems; based on a relevant degree, an equivalent vocational qualification or relevant work experience.
• Able to capture and document user and technical requirements, with superb communication and team-working skills.
• Willingness to travel to other sites as required and a full UK driving licence (some sites are in remote locations).
• Ability to ensure technology meets strict security requirements and complies with licence terms now and in the future.

Values and ethics

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 you are responsible for displaying and delivering these to the highest standards.

Benefits

• 27.5 days annual leave (rising with service) plus Bank Holidays
• Additional 30 minutes time worked during the week to accrue additional leave, which can be used during the period between Christmas and New Year
• Generous pension scheme (20.7% employer contribution)
• Flexi-time working scheme
• Bonus scheme – dependent on organisational performance, up to a maximum of 7% of salary
• Blue Light Card discounts for emergency services, NHS and Armed Forces
• Enhanced family friendly and wellbeing policies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on site
• Free gym on site

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. We value and embrace the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles and strive to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work.

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

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