Frontline Logistics Manager

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency is seeking a skilled individual to manage a team and oversee procurement activities. The successful candidate will establish contracts and ensure frontline staff have necessary supplies. Strong leadership and knowledge of procurement practices are essential for this varied role, which offers excellent benefits and the opportunity to make impactful contributions.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave, increasing with service

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team and providing leadership.
• Knowledge of procurement practices and contract management.
• Ability to establish and manage contracts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct line management to the Frontline Logistics team.
• Establish and manage contracts to support operational needs.
• Assess business requirements for goods and services.

Skills

Team Leadership

Contract Management

Procurement Practices

Job description

Do you have experience effectively managing a team and providing clear leadership and direction?

Can you demonstrate knowledge of procurement practices and contract management?

Would you like the opportunity to work in a role which supports operational management to meet the business needs and aspirations of the Agency?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles.

We’re working hard to:

• Make roads safer

• Improve services for our customers

• Make road transport greener and healthier

• Harness the potential of technology and data

• Grow and level up the economy

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• 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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at DVSA.

This role involves managing a small team responsible for procuring supplies across approximately 600 properties throughout Great Britain, ensuring that frontline staff have the equipment they need to operate effectively.

The post holder will also act as a Contract Manager, overseeing the provision of tools, equipment, and services that support operational and enforcement activities. The role requires a strong focus on achieving value for money, maintaining best practice in procurement, and ensuring effective contract performance.

This is a diverse and varied role where no two days are the same. It also offers the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, allowing you to build strong relationships across the department.

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Team Leadership: Provide direct line management to the Frontline Logistics team, ensuring effective execution of responsibilities in line with DVSA policies and processes.
• Contract Management: Establish, manage, and monitor a range of contracts to support the operational needs of DVSA’s frontline staff.
• Procurement Oversight: Assess business requirements for goods and services—including tools, equipment, and supplies—ensuring alignment with budgetary constraints.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process enhancements, collaborate with stakeholders to implement changes, and communicate updates effectively.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile.Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.