Lead, Vocational Policy & Standards for Driver Training

Government Recruitment Service; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service Pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working

Job summary

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Vocational Technical Policy Manager in Birmingham to lead the quality, integrity and standards of vocational driver testing and training. You will collaborate with internal teams, industry partners and external stakeholders to ensure services meet customer needs and comply with policy, legislation and regulations.

You will provide trusted advice, influence key stakeholders and contribute to decision making to ensure services are efficient,

Qualifications

• Strong leadership across vocational driver testing and training.
• Ability to translate policy, legislation and regulations into effective services.
• Experience building relationships and influencing stakeholders.
• Collaborative approach with internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Work with Head of Vocational Policy to develop the vision for vocational driver testing policy and standards and communicate this to the policy and service teams and stakeholders.
• Design and develop the vocational testing and training service from inception of legislation through to implementation and ensure customer value from developments.
• Define the standards, quality, expectations, service levels and process specifications for the vocational driving test and related products.
• Lead and guide a range of stakeholders by building partnerships and encouraging collaboration across the service team and external partners.
• Represent the DVSA at stakeholder meetings as subject matter expert at conferences, network events and exhibitions.
• Maintain awareness of external factors (industry changes, government initiatives, legislation) and communicate changes to the Service Manager and Directors.
• Support line managers to develop skills per Civil Service Line Management Standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Policy understanding

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Job description

The Government Recruitment Service is seeking a Vocational Technical Policy Manager in Birmingham to lead the quality, integrity and standards of vocational driver testing and training. You will collaborate with internal teams, industry partners and external stakeholders to ensure services meet customer needs and comply with policy, legislation and regulations.

You will provide trusted advice, influence key stakeholders and contribute to decision making to ensure services are efficient,