Operational Communications Technician

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 capable professionals to our experienced team. As an Operational Communications Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our officers in constant contact.

The Operational Communications Team ensures that front‑line officers can communicate with each other day‑to‑day, and with other emergency services in the event of an incident. Your responsibility is to support the team in providing an intelligent delivery function and additional capacity for core activities. The nature of this role demands keen attention to detail and an ability to work in a secure environment.

Your role will be vital to deliver an effective business‑as‑usual service capability, and to get involved in a variety of projects, including the transition from Airwave to the new Emergency Services Network (ESN). You will plan, implement, and deliver specific work streams and projects, and be responsible for resolving faults and issues relating to devices fitted within vehicles or fixed positions, as well as site‑specific and specialist kit and equipment.

The role holder will provide planning, support and delivery activities relating to the Operational Communications Team scope of work, adopting and developing best practices such as ITIL, Lean Six Sigma and Prince 2, and use these to engage in and lead OC workstreams and projects through to completion.

Please note that this role will initially be based at our HQ in Culham, Oxfordshire until our relocation to Harwell, Oxfordshire in Autumn 2026.

Key Experience

• Experience within Radio Engineering (or a related technical field), in an emergency service or similar organisation.
• Knowledge of how to install, integrate, and maintain technical radio or communication systems.
• A relevant degree, an equivalent vocational qualification or relevant work experience.
• The ability to capture and document user and technical requirements.
• Effective communication and team‑working skills.
• A willingness to travel to other sites as required and a full UK driving licence, as some of our sites are in remote locations.

Benefits Of Working For The CNC

• 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 for 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
• 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
• Enhanced family‑friendly and wellbeing policies
• Cycle to Work schemeFree parking on site
• Free gym on site

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to the values of our organisation. At CNC we value and acknowledge the unique experiences, identities and abilities that each of us bring to our roles. We work to empower everyone to bring their authentic self openly and safely to work. Through the collaborative work 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 is fully included.