Head of Commercial Assurance - Berkeley, United Kingdom - Nuclear Restoration Services

Nuclear Restoration Services

Verified Company

Berkeley, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA).

NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith.

NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog.

As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK's civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation.

To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace.

Without this approach, we wouldn't be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager:

Key Deliverables:

Provides centre of excellence and intelligence to the business and external stakeholders in respect of the health of our supply chain including risk exposure. This role provides an advisory function to senior stakeholders including Executive, Board and HMG officials
Responsible for managing the commercial assurance resources to deliver the commercial assurance and risk scope of work
Responsible for the development and deployment of the NRS Procurement & Supply Chain Integrated Assurance & Approval Plan, linking in with NDA, DESNZ and Government Commercial Function
Working with senior Exec Sponsors and Directors to deploy contingency plans and management of supply chain risks to ensure business continuity
Responsible for Supplier vulnerability analysis, utilising market and supplier risk intelligence systems and carrying out analytics on commercial data and building NRS's (and supporting wider NDA / DESNZ) supply chain risk management strategy
Responsible for ensuring 2nd / 3rd line assurance with independent audits and reviews e.g Antibribery corruption, fraud, 'Red team reviews', insurance/indemnity/PCG claims, underpinning and leading dispute resolutions etc.
Support colleague's and senior Director's learning and development through knowledge sharing of commercial risks, trends and supply chain challenges

Qualifications and Experience:

Would ideally be MCIPS/MRICS or equivalent
Experience of managing complex transactions in a public sector environment
Understanding of NEC contracting
Experience in driving improvements which have delivered significant efficiencies and improvements
Track record of leading and managing senior stakeholder relationships, including interfacing with Government stakeholders
Experience of providing assurance and advice to Boards and/or Executive teams in complex operating environments
Extensive experience within a project or programme management environment, and a proven assurance track record

Benefits Package

Salary commensurate with skills & experience.
Car / Car Allowance.
Flexible working where possible.
Equivalent of 30 days (222 hours) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year) option to buy or sell up to one week each year.
Flexible benefits scheme including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
Participation in performance related personal bonus scheme at a percentage of salary.
Employee Assistance Programme including 24hour telephone support & personal assistance service and access to an online wellbeing App.
Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS).

Additional Information
Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.