1. A key role in the GovPass Programme, delivering excellence in Vendor Management
2. Hybrid: Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Swindon, Nottingham
About Our Client
The Government Property Agency is the largest property holder in government, with more than £2.1 billion in property assets and over 55% of the government's office estate.We are transforming the way the Civil Service works by creating great places to work, leading the largest commercial office programme in the UK, working towards halving carbon emissions from government offices, and achieving greater value for taxpayers. And we are looking for innovative, solutions-focused people to join our team.Representing the best covenant in the UK - His Majesty's Government - we are leading transformational programmes such as the Government Hubs Programme, Whitehall Campus Programme and Net Zero Programme, as well as delivering modern, cost-effective real estate service solutions. Innovation and progress are at the heart of our behaviours. We foster a culture of lifelong learning, where curiosity and self-improvement are encouraged. And we're dedicated to becoming a leading, inclusive employer both in the external market and throughout the Civil Service. Our strong emphasis on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) is not just about driving inclusion across our organisation, it is also about ensuring our services meet the needs of government departments and the civil servants who use our spaces. Join our dynamic and diverse team that leads with purpose, improving sustainability, nurturing social value, driving inclusivity and flexibility, and kickstarting economic growth. We are driven by purpose, and you can be part of it too: where you make a meaningful impact; where you influence; where your voice really matters; where you help to shape our future direction.
Job Description
The GovPass Programme within the GPA is modernising Access Control Systems across HMG. Delivering a new UK government standard for card encryption improving building security and enabling greater interoperability through its innovative technology.GovPass is operating across the UK in HMG Estate and in some of the most iconic buildings and departments, with an ambition to expand this further over the coming years. Working wider across the GPA, this role will also be pivotal in shaping and influencing cross directorate product management practices and strategies as part of the wider GPA agenda. As the GovPass product stabilises or as the needs of the government change over time, there is scope to take on other product related responsibilities in the future.
The Successful Applicant
In the Vendor Compliance Manager role, you will work with the Product Manager to:
3. Lead the end-to-end Vendor Engagement process, ensuring transparency and fairness in vendor compliance.
4. Collaborate with various stakeholders, including vendors and National Technical Authorities, to maintain a robust compliance framework for the GovPass certification process.
5. Coordinate the testing and evaluation of new vendors in collaboration with technical service suppliers to uphold industry and accessibility standards.
6. Implement continuous improvements to ensure our Vendor Engagement process meets evolving needs and remains fit for purpose, contributing to the overall success of the GovPass initiative.
7. Ensure any product a vendor puts through the Vendor Engagement process meets all industry standards and accessibility standards.
We are looking for a motivated and driven individual to deliver the Vendor Compliance process with:
8. Strong communication skills and is comfortable briefing at a senior level
9. Customer focused and organised with an ability to rapidly analyse complex problems and find solutions
10. Resilient, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast paced and evolving environment
11. Driven and focused to deliver within the public sector
12. Collaborative and inclusive ways of working and can build trust across diverse teams and stakeholders
13. Is able to communicate to external bodies and industry specialists
Essential criteria:
14. Experience of working with internal and external stakeholders and suppliers
15. Hold SC Clearance on taking up post, there may be a requirement to hold DV Clearance so a willingness to undertake DV is essential
Desirable criteria:
16. Experience working within Government services
17. Experience and knowledge of access control systems and the security systems industry
18. Experience in leading a compliance program
19. Experience in accessibility for an IT Product/Service
What's on Offer
20. An SEO Grade Salary of £41,055-£44,415
21. Generous 28.9% Civil Service Pension
22. Closing Date - 18th July 2025