Two independent members of the Civil Nuclear Police Authority (CNPA) Board were presented with Civil Nuclear Constabulary (CNC) service plaques at the end of their final Board meeting last week.
Sir Craig Mackey and Sue Scane both completed the maximum service – two terms of three years. Sir Craig served as interim chair in 2021/22 and Sue as chair of the Audit, Risk and Finance Committee (ARFC).
Reflecting on his time in the role, Sir Craig said “I first worked closely with CNC when I was the Chief Constable of Cumbria Constabulary. Ten years later and having retired from the Metropolitan Police, the board posts were advertised, and I jumped at the chance.
“I consider myself very lucky to have got the role and have been fortunate to work with a range of industry members and independent members who all want CNC to be the best it can be. This, combined with the quality and commitment of people across CNC, getting to meet them at sites across the UK, hear about their achievements at Awards ceremonies and fully appreciate the complexity and risks that people are managing day-to-day, has made it a real privilege to be part of.”
The people and the places were also the source of stand-out moments for Sue, for whom visiting sites and meeting officers and staff was both interesting and inspirational “In all the locations we’ve visited, we have had the opportunity to speak with the officers and understand the organisation from their perspective. This has always brought the work in the Board room to life,” she said.
“Not that many people are able to see inside a nuclear power station – whether operational, under decommissioning, or under construction, but seeing each of these stages has also been really memorable, and makes you appreciate the complexity inherent in each site.”
Looking back on what has been achieved during her time with the CNPA, Sue is pleased with the progress she has been part of “I have always worked in areas where my job has been to ensure that the Governance of the organisation was embedded in the way people worked – whether they realised it or not – so it has been rewarding for me to see the improvements over the last six years. Improved financial systems, the programme management which now delivers on time and within budget, and a costed medium-term plan which allows management to plan for the future.”
The Chair of the CNPA, Susan Johnson, thanked them both, saying “On behalf of the CNPA, I want to acknowledge the time that Sue and Craig have dedicated to the CNC and thank them for their service. During the six years they’ve been in post, they have brought significant knowledge and expertise to the work of the Board and helped to navigate the organisation through some challenging and exciting times. Sue and Craig have provided wise counsel to our executive team whilst challenging the team in a constructive and supportive way to drive continuous improvement.
“Sue’s leadership of the Audit Risk and Finance Committee has strengthened the assurance to the Board that risks are effectively managed and that we are delivering an efficient and effective service to our Site Licence Companies. Craig supported the organisation through a difficult period when he took on the role of interim Chair and he has also been the Board lead on professional standards, supporting the executive through peer review. Craig’s extensive experience in Home Office policing has contributed positively to bring greater alignment of CNC pay, reward and pension conditions with those of Home Office forces.
“I would like to recognise the sterling support they have both provided and wish them the very best with whatever they do next. Thank you for your work, on behalf of us all at the CNPA.”
