1. A fantastic opportunity with The Government Property Agency
2. Flexible, Hybrid Working
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.
Job Description
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
The Successful Applicant
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
What's on Offer
14. Salary £41,055 per annum
15. Hybrid working - 2 days per week from any office of the following - which ever is easiest - Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Manchester, Cardiff, Swindon, Nottingham
16. Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
17. Generous 28.9% Civil Service Pension
If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge as a Vendor Compliance Manager in the public sector, apply now to join this thriving organisation in Birmingham.