Assurance Business Partner

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA); Swansea; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) as an Assurance Business Partner to shape change delivery through independent assurance. This role involves promoting a transparent assurance culture, providing insights for decision-making, and continuous improvement across the organization. With a competitive salary and flexible working options, it's ideal for those with experience in project delivery. Apply now to make a significant impact in government administration.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave (rising to 30)

8 bank holidays plus a Privilege Day

Staff discounts

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing processes and standards.
• Experience in project or programme delivery environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent assurance across projects using insights from governance, risk, and control.
• Advise project teams with quality assurance activities within project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with risk management processes and project management frameworks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Solutions-focused

Job description

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Position details

Salary: £34,233 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Join DVSA’s Assurance Team to help shape how we deliver change. You’ll provide independent assurance across projects, using insights from governance, risk, and control to support decision-making.

Work with senior leaders to promote a transparent assurance culture and deliver data-driven insights. Support project teams with advice, lead assurance reviews, and improve governance and risk practices.

You’ll also manage DVSA’s Programme and Project Management Framework (PPMF), aligning with government standards. This role drives continuous improvement across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a key contact providing best practice advice for programmes, projects, and related areas.
• Advise SROs and project teams with quality assurance activities within project lifecycles.
• Ensure compliance with portfolio management framework requirements through quality assurance of project products.
• Check compliance with risk management processes and escalation standards.

Benefits include employer pension contribution of 28.97%, 25 days annual leave (rising to 30), 8 bank holidays plus a Privilege Day, staff discounts, career development opportunities, and flexible working options.

About you

You are a confident communicator with a proven track record in managing processes and standards. You are analytical, solutions-focused, and experienced in project or programme delivery environments.

You thrive on achieving objectives and supporting others to succeed.

How to Apply

Read the full job description and apply here: https://bit.ly/3SJMT6V

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 22nd June 2025.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Project Management
• Industry: Government Administration