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Salary: £29,525 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Within this dynamic role, you will also oversee procurement processes and contract management. You will be responsible for approving orders, certifying invoices, and ensuring purchases meet Value for Money and Sustainability guidelines. You will identify improvements, implement changes, and liaise with stakeholders to communicate updates.
You will have the opportunity to work across the whole agency, liaising with the relevant internal departments to ensure that customers' needs are met. You will also work closely with external suppliers to source goods and ensure best value for money.
Key Responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
* Executing management responsibilities effectively and in line with DVSA policies and processes, planning and coordinating tasks and activities and taking responsibility for ensuring objectives are delivered.
* Evaluating the business needs of requests received for all goods and services including equipment and supplies, and consideration of budgets.
* Approving orders made by the Frontline Logistics team including office supplies, operational tools and protective clothing.
Alongside your salary of £29,525, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £8,553 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies
About you
You have excellent leadership skills and experience of leading people, providing support and direction to achieve shared goals. You will be an articulate communicator, both verbally and in writing, who is able to adapt your communication style to suit your audience. You will confidently navigate challenge from stakeholders while maintaining professionalism and resilience. You will enjoy developing and maintaining positive, trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders, enabling successful collaboration.
You will have an understanding of procurement processes and/or contract management, enabling you to source the relevant goods whilst ensuring value for money. You will be confident using a range of IT systems and have the ability to quickly learn new skills, enabling you to contribute fully from the outset.
How to Apply
Read the full job description and apply here
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 29th June 2025
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