Candidate Information and Application Pack

CANDIDATE INFORMATION AND APPLICATION PACK

Chair

Civil Nuclear Policy Authority (CNPA)

March 2016

Contents

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

BACKGROUND TO DECC

ABOUT THE CNPA

ABOUT THE CNPA BOARD

ROLE

RESPONSIBLE TO

ROLE OF THE CHAIR

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS AND QUALITIES

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

HOW TO APPLY

PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS PROCESS

ANNEX A

INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE

Thank you for your interest in the position of Chair of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA).

The CNPA is a corporate body created by the Energy Act 2004 and is an executive non-departmental public body (NDPB) of the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC).

The Chair is responsible to the Secretary of State and communications between the CNPA Board and the responsible Minister should normally be conducted through the Chair.He or she is responsible for ensuring that the Authority’s policies and actions support the responsible Minister’s and the Secretary of State’s wider strategic policies, and that CNPA’s affairs are conducted with probity.

BACKGROUND TO DECC

DECC works to make sure the UK has secure, affordable and clean energy supplies and promotes ambitious action to mitigate climate change internationally.

DECC employs around 1,600 staff based in London and Aberdeen. DECC also has eight arm’s length agencies and public bodies, including the CNPA, Committee on Climate Change (CCC), Ofgem, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) and more. Further details on these bodies can be found at

Responsibilities

DECC is responsible for:

• energy security – making sure UK businesses and households have secure supplies of energy for light and power, heat and transport
• action on climate change – leading government efforts to mitigate climate change, both through international action and cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by at least 80% by 2050 (including by sourcing at least 15% of our energy from renewable sources by 2020)
• renewable energy – sourcing at least 15% of our energy from renewable sources by 2020
• affordability – delivering secure, low-carbon energy at the least cost to consumers, taxpayers and the economy
• fairness – making sure the costs and benefits of our policies are distributed fairly so that we protect the most vulnerable and fuel poor households and address competitiveness problems faced by energy intensive industries
• supporting growth – delivering our policies in a way that maximises the benefits to the economy in terms of jobs, growth and investment, including by making the most of our existing oil and gas reserves and seizing the opportunities presented by the rise of the global green economy
• managing the UK’s energy legacy safely, securely and cost effectively

Priorities

DECC priorities include:

• Ensuring the UK has a secure and resilient energy system
• Keeping energy bills as low as possible for households and businesses
• Securing ambitious international action on climate change and reduce carbon emissions cost effectively at home, and
• Managing the UK’s energy legacy safely and responsibly

For further Information about DECC please refer to the following link to our website:

ABOUT THE CNPA

The CNPA is a corporate body that was created by the Energy Act 2004 and is an executive NDPB of DECC. The CNPA is charged, pursuant to the 2004 Act, with maintaining an efficient and effective Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) and it employs its police officers and staff.

The CNC is an armed police force that operates from 11 units based at licensed nuclear sites throughout the UK, as well as sites such as its Culham Headquarters and Bisley.It is responsible for defending and protecting those civil nuclear sites to which it is deployed with a view to denying unauthorised access to nuclear material. If necessary, it is also responsible for recovering control of any nuclear material that may have been lost to unauthorised persons, and ensuring the safe and secure movement of nuclear materials within the UK and internationally. The CNPA supports the delivery of the civil nuclear security programme overseen by DECC.

The CNPA works in partnership with site operators and carriers to protect the civil nuclear industry from terrorist attack. Armed response capabilities required at each site are agreed with site operators in accordance with the Nuclear Industries Security Regulations 2003 and ratified by the UK regulator, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR). Armed officers are deployed to meet these capabilities on a 24 hour basis. The patrol strategy is designed to constrain the operating environment for anyone with malicious intent and to deter and disrupt their potential operations.

Further information about the current work of CNPA can be found at:

ABOUT THE CNPA BOARD

The Police Authority discharges its day-to-day functions through the CNPA Board, which is a Committee of the CNPA with both executive and non-executive representation.

The CNPA Board is primarily responsible for:

• Setting the strategic, policy, resource and performance management framework for the CNC;

• Monitoring the overall performance of the CNC against the agreed strategies and agree remedial action if needed; and

• Supporting and advising the CEO / Chief Constable in the exercise of his functions.

The CNPA Board currently comprises of the Chair, seven non-Executive Directors (four of which are Industry representatives) and five Executive Directors (the Constabulary’s senior executive team). The CNPAalso has two standing committees chaired by non-Executives – the Audit, Risk and Governance Committee (ARGC) and the Senior Appointments Committee (SAC).

ROLE

We are seeking to appoint a Chair of the CNPA.

RESPONSIBLE TO

Members of the CNPA are appointed by theSecretary of State for DECC.

ROLE OF THE CHAIR

The role of the Chairis to provide leadership and strategic direction to the Police Authority, based on objectives agreed with Ministers; to chair meetings of the Police Authority; and to set the Authority’s strategy, ensuring that issues are brought forward and discussed in a timely manner and that the Board maintains a focus on strategy and performance.

As ambassador for the CNPA, the Chair will represent the Police Authority to the public, media and other stakeholders and will need to ensure transparent communication is given at all times. The Chair will also need to assess and manage the performance of members of the Police Authority, promoting the efficient and effective use of staff and other resources and promoting the highest standards of corporate governance.

The role will need to comply with all relevant codes of conduct and maintain the highest standards of conduct and ethics.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

SKILLS AND QUALITIES

Essential Skills:

(i)Demonstrable strategic leadership skills at a national level and experience of making a major contribution to the strategic direction of an organisation, while understanding the complex political structure that the CNPA sits within as an NDPB.

(ii)Experience of leading a senior team and building effective bilateral working relationships.

(iii)Ability to ensure that the Authority carries out its essential functions effectively and efficiently, and that the CNPA has strong oversight of the performance of the CNC.

(iv)Proven track record of successfully leading organisational change, particularly during times of financial pressure.

(v)The intellectual ability to analyse complex issues quickly, to distil the key areas for decision-making and to reach balanced and independent judgements on the issues.

(vi)Excellent chairing skills and the ability to constructively challenge others viewpoints when necessary and ensure all views are aired, makingmajority decision-making more robust and ensuring effective governance of the CNPA.

(vii)Experience of setting objectives and performance targets and scrutinising performance against these to ensure that resources are used efficiently and driving performance improvement. This includes the ability to understand and interpret financial information, although financial qualifications are not needed.

(viii)Experience of building consensus and of communicating with and influencing a range of stakeholders, including Government, industry, regulators and other key influencers.

(ix)Excellent interpersonal skills of a facilitative / enabling manner and an ability to engage with non-executive directors with the credibility and standing to command respect.

(x)Excellent communication skills and an ability to form strong, effective and constructive working relationships with the CEO / Chief Constable and the Executive team, and to recognise the dynamics that a workforce of uniformed and non-uniformed members can create.

(xi)Ability to act as an influential public figurehead and advocate for the CNPA, able to convey complex messages simply, to a range of media audiences.

(xii)The ability to work in an open and publicly accountable way, upholding the highest standards of integrity and propriety (Nolan principles).

Desirable Skills:

(i)An interest in and/or knowledge ofthe nuclear industry / policing sectors, although experience in a policing environment is not essential.

(ii)Experience of working within, and a commitment to, public service, particularly Whitehall and Central Government.

(iii)People management skills, including mentoring.

(iv)Commitment to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

Time commitment:2 days per weekper annum, including attending five meetings of the Police Authority / Boardper annum and, as required, four to five Senior Appointments Committee (SAC) meetings. There will also be a requirement to visit civil nuclear licenced sites in geographically diverse locations.

Period of Appointment: 4 years, with the possibility of reappointment

Remuneration: £45,000 per annum

CONDITIONS OF SERVICE

The position is non-pensionable and remuneration is subject to income tax and national insurance contributions.

The postholder will be a public appointee, not an employee.

Eligibility

The post is advertised to suitably qualified people in the external market, and to existing Civil Servants and those in accredited Non Departmental Public Bodies.

Diversity and Equality of Opportunity

Applications are welcomed from ethnic minority people, women and people with disabilities. This follows Cabinet Office diversity guidance on increasing the proportion of appointments made to BAME candidates.

DECC is committed to being an Equal Opportunities employer, as is the CNPA. We value and welcome diversity. We aim to develop all our staff to enable them to make a full contribution to meeting the Department's objectives, and to fulfil their own potential on merit. We will not tolerate harassment or other unfair discrimination on grounds of sex, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, disability, age, religion or sexual orientation. We will promote and support the use of a range of flexible working patterns to enable staff to balance home and work responsibilities; and we will treat people fairly irrespective of their working arrangements.

Under the terms of the Equality Act 2010, we are legally required to consider making reasonable adjustments to ensure that disabled people are not disadvantaged in the recruitment and selection process. We are therefore committed to meeting, wherever possible, any needs you specify in your application. We will also consider any reasonable adjustments under the terms of the Act to enable any applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.

The Department uses the ‘two ticks’ Disability Symbol, showing it is an employer which has a positive attitude towards applications from disabled people. The Department also offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme (GIS) for all disabled applicants. We are committed to interviewing all applicants with a disability who provide evidence of meeting the minimum requirements necessary for the post, as set out in this applicant pack.

To be eligible, your disability must be within the definition laid down in the Equality Act 2010. A disabled person is defined by the Equality Act 2010 as someone who has a physical or mental impairment, which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability to perform normal day-to-day activities. For the purposes of this policy, these words have the following meanings:

• ‘substantial’ means more than minor or trivial
• ‘long-term’ means that the effect of the impairment has lasted, or is likely to last, 12 months (there are special rules covering recurring or fluctuating conditions)
• ‘normal day-to-day activities’ include everyday things like eating, washing, walking and going shopping.

Nationality and Security Clearance

The successful candidate will need to undergo security clearance to SC level and the Department will need to undertake background security checks as part of this, prior to any appointment.

You must be a UK citizen in order to apply for this post.

Official Secrets Act

This post is covered by the Official Secrets Act.

Data Protection

We take our obligations under the Data Protection Act seriously. Any data about you will be held in secure conditions with access restricted to those who need it in connection with dealing with your application and selection process. Data may be used for the purposes of monitoring the effectiveness of the recruitment process, but in these circumstances, all data will be kept anonymous. The ethnic monitoring form is used for monitoring the appointment process only. If you do not wish to have these details recorded please return the form uncompleted. If you are unsuccessful, personal data relating to your application will be destroyed after 12 months.

Standards in Public Life

The postholder will need to demonstrate high standards of personal conduct, including those of the ‘Seven Principles of Public Life (Annex A).

Conflicts of Interest

Candidates must note the requirement to declare any interests they may have that might cause questions to be raised about their approach to the business of the Department or the CNPA. They are required to declare any relevant business interests, share holdings, positions of authority, retainers, consultancy arrangements or other connections with commercial, public or voluntary bodies, both for themselves and for their spouses/partners.

The successful candidate will be required to give up any conflicting interests and his/her other business and financial interests may be published.

If you believe you may have a conflict of interest, please contact before submitting your application.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

DECC operates a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled people (as referred to above in the Diversity and Equality of Opportunity section), who meet the essential criteria for this appointment as outlined in the person specification.

Applicants who wish to apply for consideration under this scheme are asked to complete the form included alongside the role advertisement and return it with their application. In addition, please state this clearly in your letter of application and ensure your application sets out clearly your credentials, in particular with respect to essential experience.

Please also advise us of any special adjustments for interview you will require, enabling us to make the appropriate arrangements.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications should be sent to with the subject line ‘CNPA Chair Application’. Any questions regarding the terms and conditions, or your eligibility for this appointment should be addressed to Nicola Pretty () or by phone to 02070082884, or to James Beioley at 0300 068 5504 ().

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 4th May2016.

• A CV setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years;

• A statement of suitability (no longer than two pages) explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role;

• A completed Diversity Monitoring Form (available online with job advert). All monitoring data will be treated in the strictest confidence and will not affect your application in any way.

• If applying under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme (see relevant section above), please complete the form found online with the advert.

• A completed Candidate Supporting Information document (available online with advert).

• A completed Conflicts of Interest form (available online with advert).

If you do not receive an acknowledgement of your application within 48 hours please email .

Timetable

Once all applications have been received and the advertisements closed, the interview panel will compile a short-list of appointable candidates from a long-list of applicants, based on how they fit with the criteria outlined above. This short-list will then be agreed by the Minister and successful candidates interviewed in London by an interview panel.

This panel will include the Director of the Nuclear Resilience and Assurance Directorate, DECC, Richard Westlake,and representatives from DECC HR. The final panel makeup is currently being confirmed.Interview dates are to be decided but are likely to be between 23rd May to 13th June. Please include any dates you are unable to make during that time and we will try to accommodate that.

Process Once Submitted

The Recruitment Team will acknowledge your application and advise you of the outcome of the sifting process, including interview letters, around the end of April/beginning of May. Depending on the number of applications received there may be second stage sifts.

Applications will be sifted to select those demonstrating the best fit with the post and job specifications above, with a short-list compiled and agreed by the Minister.

The process will involve successful candidates attending two interviews with an interview panel, which will be held at the DECC offices, Whitehall. You will be advised of the format in advance.

Once complete, interview reports will be prepared and sent to the Minister for final choice of appointable candidate. If successful, you will be informed as soon as practicable,likely to be the end of June/early July.