Head of Finance 70,000 - 75,000 a year - Full-time Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Office based position, with free parking on-site Hybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teams Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance 70,000 - 75,000 a year - Full-time Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Office based position, with free parking on-site Hybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teams Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Job Title: Commissioning Officer (Market Intelligence, Adult Social Care) Location: Richmond & Wandsworth, Hybrid working, 2 days office Hourly rate: 24.62 PAYE / 32.17 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Commissioning Officer (Market Intelligence) to join our Adult Social Care Commissioning team during an exciting period of transformation. This temporary role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of market intelligence, insight and analysis that informs commissioning decisions and market management across Adult Social Care. You will help maintain critical intelligence products, develop evidence-based reporting and support the creation of improved data, governance and commissioning processes. What You'll Be Doing As the lead officer for a range of market intelligence activities, you will: Maintain and develop key intelligence products, including Power BI dashboards and reporting tools. Produce analysis and insight to support commissioning decisions and market oversight. Lead research and evidence gathering for Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs). Develop reports, briefings and market intelligence products for senior leaders. Respond to bespoke intelligence and analytical requests from commissioners and stakeholders. Coordinate the Housing Strategy Group and contribute to housing-related needs assessments. Support the development of improved data infrastructure, governance arrangements and market management processes. Work collaboratively with commissioners, analysts, senior managers and external partners to deliver evidence-based solutions. What We're Looking For Essential Experience and Knowledge Experience of Adult Social Care commissioning and market management. Understanding of commissioning cycles and needs assessment processes. Experience working with demographic, performance and market intelligence data. Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within commissioning environments. Essential Analytical Skills Advanced Excel skills. Experience using Power BI to develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools. Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities from complex datasets. Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior management. Research and Project Skills Experience conducting research, evidence reviews and needs assessments. Strong report-writing and drafting skills. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Experience coordinating meetings, stakeholder groups and action plans Communication Skills Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Experience facilitating discussions, workshops and collaborative working. Ability to tailor reports and presentations for a range of audiences Desirable Experience Local Authority Adult Social Care experience. Market Position Statement development. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) development. SharePoint administration. SQL, Power Query or data modelling. Market analysis and provider engagement. Designing and delivering training Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
Job Title: Commissioning Officer (Market Intelligence, Adult Social Care) Location: Richmond & Wandsworth, Hybrid working, 2 days office Hourly rate: 24.62 PAYE / 32.17 Umbrella Contract Length: 3-month contract (possibility of extension) Working Pattern: Full Time, Monday - Friday, 36 hours ASAP Start About the Role We are looking for a highly motivated Commissioning Officer (Market Intelligence) to join our Adult Social Care Commissioning team during an exciting period of transformation. This temporary role will play a key part in supporting the delivery of market intelligence, insight and analysis that informs commissioning decisions and market management across Adult Social Care. You will help maintain critical intelligence products, develop evidence-based reporting and support the creation of improved data, governance and commissioning processes. What You'll Be Doing As the lead officer for a range of market intelligence activities, you will: Maintain and develop key intelligence products, including Power BI dashboards and reporting tools. Produce analysis and insight to support commissioning decisions and market oversight. Lead research and evidence gathering for Joint Strategic Needs Assessments (JSNAs). Develop reports, briefings and market intelligence products for senior leaders. Respond to bespoke intelligence and analytical requests from commissioners and stakeholders. Coordinate the Housing Strategy Group and contribute to housing-related needs assessments. Support the development of improved data infrastructure, governance arrangements and market management processes. Work collaboratively with commissioners, analysts, senior managers and external partners to deliver evidence-based solutions. What We're Looking For Essential Experience and Knowledge Experience of Adult Social Care commissioning and market management. Understanding of commissioning cycles and needs assessment processes. Experience working with demographic, performance and market intelligence data. Knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion principles within commissioning environments. Essential Analytical Skills Advanced Excel skills. Experience using Power BI to develop and maintain dashboards and reporting tools. Strong data analysis and interpretation skills. Ability to identify trends, risks and opportunities from complex datasets. Experience preparing reports and briefings for senior management. Research and Project Skills Experience conducting research, evidence reviews and needs assessments. Strong report-writing and drafting skills. Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills. Experience coordinating meetings, stakeholder groups and action plans Communication Skills Ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively. Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Experience facilitating discussions, workshops and collaborative working. Ability to tailor reports and presentations for a range of audiences Desirable Experience Local Authority Adult Social Care experience. Market Position Statement development. Joint Strategic Needs Assessment (JSNA) development. SharePoint administration. SQL, Power Query or data modelling. Market analysis and provider engagement. Designing and delivering training Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser (url removed)
Group Data Lead Location: Hybrid - UK (attendance required once per month at one of their UK sites) Industry: Aerospace Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (Project-based, transitioning into a permanent Group Data Lead role) Salary: £45,000 - £70.000 D.O.E A1 Personnel are partnering with a leading international manufacturer of aerospace finished components who is recruiting for a Group Data Lead to join their team. Our client are one of the largest international independent manufacturers of metallic aerospace detailed parts Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced and strategic Group Data Lead to take ownership of all data-related activities within our enterprise-wide Infor ERP implementation programme - Leapfrog . This is a pivotal role bridging business and technical domains, ensuring data across all UK sites is clean, harmonised, and implementation-ready to meet key project milestones through 2026 and beyond. Beyond ERP go-live, you will define and establish the foundation for group-wide master data management and data governance - transitioning the organisation from a decentralised, inconsistent data landscape to a centrally managed, structured, and scalable data environment. This role will shape the future of our data-driven operating model and reporting capability. Key Responsibilities 1. Data Readiness & Cleansing Lead and complete data cleansing and harmonisation across all sites and business units. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and migration readiness in line with ERP construction and transition phases. Oversee data filtering, simplification, and validation activities aligned to delivery timelines. 2. Data Mapping & Migration Coordination Facilitate mapping of legacy data structures to the Infor ERP data model, ensuring full business alignment. Act as the bridge between business users, stream leads, and technical teams to ensure seamless data translation. Coordinate data conversion and migration cycles across key phases: System Testing End-User Testing Final Migration & Go-Live Work with technical experts to ensure ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools are developed and embedded to industrialise data transfers. 3. Master Data & Governance Foundations Define and implement the blueprint for Group Master Data and Data Governance. Establish consistent data definitions, hierarchies, ownership models, and quality controls across key business domains (commercial, engineering, programmes, manufacturing, etc.). Leverage ERP platform capabilities to embed scalable governance practices. 4. Business-Technical Coordination Serve as the functional data lead within the ERP project structure. Collaborate with technical data teams, project leadership, stream leads, and business data owners. Ensure full alignment of data activities with overall transformation milestones. Translate business requirements into structured governance frameworks and actionable data standards. 5. Reporting Continuity & Future Readiness Ensure reporting continuity post go-live through consistent and structured data design. Enable operational, site, and group-level reporting consistency. Lay the groundwork for future analytics and business intelligence capability. Promote simplified, standardised data structures to improve visibility and decision-making. 6. Ongoing Group Data Leadership (Post-Implementation) Following ERP go-live, this position will evolve into a permanent Group Data Lead / Data Officer role responsible for: Cross-system data harmonisation across ERP, Industry 4.0, IoT, and digital manufacturing systems. Establishing sustainable data governance and stewardship frameworks. Maintaining a single source of truth across the organisation. Driving simplification, optimisation, and continuous improvement of group-level reporting. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in data leadership, data governance, or enterprise data management roles. Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, cleansing, migration, and integration within ERP environments (Infor experience advantageous). Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination, and influencing skills. Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple workstreams to tight deadlines. Fluent professional English (written and verbal). Desirable Experience supporting Infor ERP or other large-scale ERP transformations. Experience building group-level data ownership and governance frameworks. Familiarity with complex multi-site manufacturing or engineering environments. Personal Attributes Pragmatic and delivery-focused with strong strategic capability. Collaborative communicator who builds trust across functions. Passionate about data quality, simplification, and operational excellence. Comfortable operating within a high-visibility transformation programme. Why Join? This is a strategic, career-defining opportunity at the centre of a major digital transformation programme. You will not only drive successful data delivery for a large-scale ERP implementation but also shape and lead the long-term data governance and reporting framework - building the foundation for a truly data-driven organisation. If you are ready to lead enterprise-wide data transformation and make lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Group Data Lead Location: Hybrid - UK (attendance required once per month at one of their UK sites) Industry: Aerospace Type: Full-time, Fixed-term (Project-based, transitioning into a permanent Group Data Lead role) Salary: £45,000 - £70.000 D.O.E A1 Personnel are partnering with a leading international manufacturer of aerospace finished components who is recruiting for a Group Data Lead to join their team. Our client are one of the largest international independent manufacturers of metallic aerospace detailed parts Role Purpose We are seeking an experienced and strategic Group Data Lead to take ownership of all data-related activities within our enterprise-wide Infor ERP implementation programme - Leapfrog . This is a pivotal role bridging business and technical domains, ensuring data across all UK sites is clean, harmonised, and implementation-ready to meet key project milestones through 2026 and beyond. Beyond ERP go-live, you will define and establish the foundation for group-wide master data management and data governance - transitioning the organisation from a decentralised, inconsistent data landscape to a centrally managed, structured, and scalable data environment. This role will shape the future of our data-driven operating model and reporting capability. Key Responsibilities 1. Data Readiness & Cleansing Lead and complete data cleansing and harmonisation across all sites and business units. Ensure data accuracy, consistency, and migration readiness in line with ERP construction and transition phases. Oversee data filtering, simplification, and validation activities aligned to delivery timelines. 2. Data Mapping & Migration Coordination Facilitate mapping of legacy data structures to the Infor ERP data model, ensuring full business alignment. Act as the bridge between business users, stream leads, and technical teams to ensure seamless data translation. Coordinate data conversion and migration cycles across key phases: System Testing End-User Testing Final Migration & Go-Live Work with technical experts to ensure ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) tools are developed and embedded to industrialise data transfers. 3. Master Data & Governance Foundations Define and implement the blueprint for Group Master Data and Data Governance. Establish consistent data definitions, hierarchies, ownership models, and quality controls across key business domains (commercial, engineering, programmes, manufacturing, etc.). Leverage ERP platform capabilities to embed scalable governance practices. 4. Business-Technical Coordination Serve as the functional data lead within the ERP project structure. Collaborate with technical data teams, project leadership, stream leads, and business data owners. Ensure full alignment of data activities with overall transformation milestones. Translate business requirements into structured governance frameworks and actionable data standards. 5. Reporting Continuity & Future Readiness Ensure reporting continuity post go-live through consistent and structured data design. Enable operational, site, and group-level reporting consistency. Lay the groundwork for future analytics and business intelligence capability. Promote simplified, standardised data structures to improve visibility and decision-making. 6. Ongoing Group Data Leadership (Post-Implementation) Following ERP go-live, this position will evolve into a permanent Group Data Lead / Data Officer role responsible for: Cross-system data harmonisation across ERP, Industry 4.0, IoT, and digital manufacturing systems. Establishing sustainable data governance and stewardship frameworks. Maintaining a single source of truth across the organisation. Driving simplification, optimisation, and continuous improvement of group-level reporting. Skills & Experience Essential Proven experience in data leadership, data governance, or enterprise data management roles. Strong understanding of data lifecycle management, cleansing, migration, and integration within ERP environments (Infor experience advantageous). Demonstrated ability to bridge business and technical teams. Excellent stakeholder engagement, coordination, and influencing skills. Highly organised and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple workstreams to tight deadlines. Fluent professional English (written and verbal). Desirable Experience supporting Infor ERP or other large-scale ERP transformations. Experience building group-level data ownership and governance frameworks. Familiarity with complex multi-site manufacturing or engineering environments. Personal Attributes Pragmatic and delivery-focused with strong strategic capability. Collaborative communicator who builds trust across functions. Passionate about data quality, simplification, and operational excellence. Comfortable operating within a high-visibility transformation programme. Why Join? This is a strategic, career-defining opportunity at the centre of a major digital transformation programme. You will not only drive successful data delivery for a large-scale ERP implementation but also shape and lead the long-term data governance and reporting framework - building the foundation for a truly data-driven organisation. If you are ready to lead enterprise-wide data transformation and make lasting impact, we would love to hear from you.
Trading Standards Officer / Senior Trading Standards Officer London Borough of Hillingdon Location: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW Rate: £39.67 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid Make a Difference Protecting Consumers and Supporting Businesses: We are recruiting an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join the London Borough of Hillingdon's Trading Standards Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing regulatory team, delivering a broad range of consumer protection, business compliance and enforcement activities that help safeguard residents and support legitimate businesses. This varied role offers the opportunity to lead complex investigations, provide expert regulatory advice, and work closely with partner agencies including the Metropolitan Police, HMRC, UK Border Force and other enforcement bodies. The Role: As a Trading Standards Officer, you will manage a diverse caseload covering inspections, investigations, complaints, business advice and enforcement across the full range of Trading Standards legislation. Your responsibilities will include: Investigating consumer complaints and service requests. Leading criminal and civil investigations into breaches of Trading Standards legislation. Tackling rogue traders, scams and unfair trading practices. Managing product withdrawals and recalls. Gathering evidence, conducting inspections and interviewing under PACE. Preparing high-quality case files and infringement reports for legal proceedings. Attending court and presenting evidence where required. Providing advice and guidance to businesses to promote compliance. Working collaboratively with internal departments and external enforcement agencies. Maintaining accurate case records and intelligence reports. Supporting vulnerable consumers and referring cases to appropriate partner organisations. About You: We're looking for a motivated and experienced Trading Standards professional who can demonstrate sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality regulatory services. You will have: A recognised Trading Standards qualification (DTS, DCATS, DCA, CSCATS with relevant modules, or an accredited Consumer Protection degree), or equivalent knowledge and experience. Significant experience of Trading Standards enforcement within a local authority or similar regulatory environment. Experience conducting complex investigations and preparing cases for prosecution. Strong knowledge of Trading Standards legislation, PACE, CPIA, RIPA and related enforcement procedures. Excellent report writing, interviewing and evidence gathering skills. Experience working with businesses of all sizes and a customer-focused approach to regulatory compliance. Confidence building relationships with residents, businesses, legal professionals and partner agencies. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Trading Standards Officer / Senior Trading Standards Officer London Borough of Hillingdon Location: Civic Centre, High Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 1UW Rate: £39.67 per hour Working Pattern: Hybrid Make a Difference Protecting Consumers and Supporting Businesses: We are recruiting an experienced Trading Standards Officer to join the London Borough of Hillingdon's Trading Standards Service. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a high-performing regulatory team, delivering a broad range of consumer protection, business compliance and enforcement activities that help safeguard residents and support legitimate businesses. This varied role offers the opportunity to lead complex investigations, provide expert regulatory advice, and work closely with partner agencies including the Metropolitan Police, HMRC, UK Border Force and other enforcement bodies. The Role: As a Trading Standards Officer, you will manage a diverse caseload covering inspections, investigations, complaints, business advice and enforcement across the full range of Trading Standards legislation. Your responsibilities will include: Investigating consumer complaints and service requests. Leading criminal and civil investigations into breaches of Trading Standards legislation. Tackling rogue traders, scams and unfair trading practices. Managing product withdrawals and recalls. Gathering evidence, conducting inspections and interviewing under PACE. Preparing high-quality case files and infringement reports for legal proceedings. Attending court and presenting evidence where required. Providing advice and guidance to businesses to promote compliance. Working collaboratively with internal departments and external enforcement agencies. Maintaining accurate case records and intelligence reports. Supporting vulnerable consumers and referring cases to appropriate partner organisations. About You: We're looking for a motivated and experienced Trading Standards professional who can demonstrate sound judgement, excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality regulatory services. You will have: A recognised Trading Standards qualification (DTS, DCATS, DCA, CSCATS with relevant modules, or an accredited Consumer Protection degree), or equivalent knowledge and experience. Significant experience of Trading Standards enforcement within a local authority or similar regulatory environment. Experience conducting complex investigations and preparing cases for prosecution. Strong knowledge of Trading Standards legislation, PACE, CPIA, RIPA and related enforcement procedures. Excellent report writing, interviewing and evidence gathering skills. Experience working with businesses of all sizes and a customer-focused approach to regulatory compliance. Confidence building relationships with residents, businesses, legal professionals and partner agencies. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage a varied caseload.
Senior Data Insights and Performance Officer Location: Hybrid, initially office based then remote Rate: 450 per day Contract: Initial contract IR35: TBC The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Data Insights and Performance Officer to join a Local Authority on a contract basis. The successful candidate will support Adult Social Care and Housing services by delivering high quality data insight, performance reporting and business intelligence. You will lead on developing Power BI dashboards, analysing complex datasets and providing meaningful insight to support service improvement and strategic decision making. The role will initially require office based working before moving to a flexible remote arrangement. Responsibilities Lead data analysis across Adult Social Care and Housing services. Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards from scratch. Produce management information, performance reports and data visualisations. Analyse trends and provide actionable insight to senior stakeholders. Support the development of self service reporting solutions. Improve data quality across operational services. Work with large datasets and data warehouses. Provide expert advice on data interpretation and performance. Collaborate with IT and operational teams to enhance reporting capability. Deliver ad hoc analysis and insight projects as required. Essential Experience Adult Social Care experience (Essential) Housing experience (Essential) Extensive experience creating and developing Power BI dashboards. Strong SQL skills. Experience working with large databases and data warehousing. Advanced Excel. Local Authority experience. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving ability. Desirable Experience with statutory reporting. Knowledge of performance frameworks. Experience supporting senior leadership teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Local Authority delivering critical insight across Adult Social Care and Housing, helping drive service improvement through high quality data, reporting and business intelligence.
Aug 08, 2026
Contractor
Senior Data Insights and Performance Officer Location: Hybrid, initially office based then remote Rate: 450 per day Contract: Initial contract IR35: TBC The Role An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Data Insights and Performance Officer to join a Local Authority on a contract basis. The successful candidate will support Adult Social Care and Housing services by delivering high quality data insight, performance reporting and business intelligence. You will lead on developing Power BI dashboards, analysing complex datasets and providing meaningful insight to support service improvement and strategic decision making. The role will initially require office based working before moving to a flexible remote arrangement. Responsibilities Lead data analysis across Adult Social Care and Housing services. Design, develop and maintain Power BI dashboards from scratch. Produce management information, performance reports and data visualisations. Analyse trends and provide actionable insight to senior stakeholders. Support the development of self service reporting solutions. Improve data quality across operational services. Work with large datasets and data warehouses. Provide expert advice on data interpretation and performance. Collaborate with IT and operational teams to enhance reporting capability. Deliver ad hoc analysis and insight projects as required. Essential Experience Adult Social Care experience (Essential) Housing experience (Essential) Extensive experience creating and developing Power BI dashboards. Strong SQL skills. Experience working with large databases and data warehousing. Advanced Excel. Local Authority experience. Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills. Strong analytical and problem solving ability. Desirable Experience with statutory reporting. Knowledge of performance frameworks. Experience supporting senior leadership teams. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy Local Authority delivering critical insight across Adult Social Care and Housing, helping drive service improvement through high quality data, reporting and business intelligence.
Head of Finance £70,000 - £75,000 a year - Full-timeMonday-Friday, 9am-5pmOffice based position, with free parking on-siteHybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teams Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Aug 08, 2026
Full time
Head of Finance £70,000 - £75,000 a year - Full-timeMonday-Friday, 9am-5pmOffice based position, with free parking on-siteHybrid working (1 day per week) available after 3-6 months Our client on the outskirts of Colchester are seeking a Head of Finance to join the senior team at a very exciting time for the business. The Head of Finance will provide strategic and operational leadership of the finance function, ensuring the business remains financially robust, commercially focused and well governed. As a member of the Senior Leadership Team, this position will work closely with the Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director and operational leaders to shape strategy, support sustainable growth and provide financial insight. Key duties: Develop and deliver the financial strategy, aligned to corporate objectives and long-term business plans Provide strategic financial advice to the Chief Executive, Managing Director, Board and Senior Leadership Team Lead financial modelling and scenario planning to support growth, investment and service development Monitor developments within the adult social care sector and advise on the financial impact of changes in commissioning, funding and regulation Lead the annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes Develop and lead an annual strategy for fee uplifts, using financial analysis, market intelligence and bench-marking to support negotiations with local authorities, NHS commissioners and other funding bodies Produce accurate monthly management accounts, forecasts, cash flow projections and performance analysis Monitor financial performance, identifying emerging risks and opportunities Work with operational managers to improve budget management and financial accountability Prepare high-quality financial reports, forecasts and business cases for the Board Present complex financial information clearly to support informed decision-making Support the Board in meeting its governance responsibilities through robust financial reporting, assurance and risk management Lead the financial appraisal, modelling and due diligence of acquisitions, mergers and new services Work with external advisers throughout acquisition processes. Support post-acquisition integration, ensuring effective financial controls, reporting and performance monitoring Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, accounting standards and regulatory obligations Lead the preparation of statutory accounts and manage the external audit process Oversee tax, VAT, payroll and statutory reporting requirements Monitor occupancy, staffing costs, agency spend and service profitability Oversee cash flow, working capital and banking arrangements Ensure effective debtor management and income collection Lead the development of finance systems, reporting and internal processes Promote automation and technology to improve efficiency and reporting capability Lead, develop and motivate the finance team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing culture Candidate requirements: Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CIPFA). Can consider QBE Evidence of continuing professional development Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role Adult social care, healthcare or another regulated sector would be a strong advantage Experience reporting to Boards or Trustees and presenting strategic financial information Strong track record in budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting and financial control Experience managing external audit and regulatory compliance Financial modelling, business planning and commercial decision support Experience supporting acquisitions, organisational growth or major business change Experience leading and developing finance teams Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. PLEASE NOTE! You should make yourself aware of how immigration laws apply to your situation before applying for any jobs. We are acting as a Recruitment Business in relation to this role.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Job Title: Luxury Retail Security Officer (Patrol / Standing position) Location: Bicester Village Reports To : Security Team Leader/ Security Manager/ Head of Security/ Account Manager. Pay Rate: Various - depending on store Hours: Various - Resilience (Bench Team) Role Summary: The position requires officers to have exceptional customer service and be well presented at all times. The purpose of the role is the safety and security of people, property and assets. Being positive, great customer service and effective communication skills are crucial when interacting with the customer, the public and emergency services. The need to be visible, professionally presented and responsive supports the success of the security function. Customers rely on security to identify risks that threaten their business and reputation and take the appropriate action. There is requirement to engage with continuous training, as policy, procedures and technology evolves in the security environment. Responsibilities Wear the correct uniform, PPE, SIA Badge and always be presented clean and smart. Demonstrate excellent customer service and engage with every person positively. Carry out all duties in accordance with the Assignment Instructions and Risk Assessment. Follow relevant customer policy and procedures. Utilise access controls systems and ensure the integrity of building perimeter security. Utilise CCTV, systems and alarms to monitor and detect risk and suspicious activity. Deter crime and anti-social behaviour through awareness of behaviour and intelligence. Carry our relevant testing of security and safety systems. Perform internal and external patrols as required. Report incidents in an accurate and timely manner, follow the correct escalation model. Collaborate with the Emergency Services, including detection and protection of evidence. Support the customers brand and culture and follow any reasonable requests. Person Specification SIA Licence for specific site (Door Supervision) Previous security experience within a luxury or high value retail environment as advantageous. Conscientious, alert and a strong attention to detail. Adapts to changing priorities and is flexible and collaborative. Punctual, reliable, committed, demonstrating respect for colleagues. Highest standards of integrity, maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Responds well to positive change and innovation.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Job Title: Luxury Retail Security Officer (Patrol / Standing position) Location: Bicester Village Reports To : Security Team Leader/ Security Manager/ Head of Security/ Account Manager. Pay Rate: Various - depending on store Hours: Various - Resilience (Bench Team) Role Summary: The position requires officers to have exceptional customer service and be well presented at all times. The purpose of the role is the safety and security of people, property and assets. Being positive, great customer service and effective communication skills are crucial when interacting with the customer, the public and emergency services. The need to be visible, professionally presented and responsive supports the success of the security function. Customers rely on security to identify risks that threaten their business and reputation and take the appropriate action. There is requirement to engage with continuous training, as policy, procedures and technology evolves in the security environment. Responsibilities Wear the correct uniform, PPE, SIA Badge and always be presented clean and smart. Demonstrate excellent customer service and engage with every person positively. Carry out all duties in accordance with the Assignment Instructions and Risk Assessment. Follow relevant customer policy and procedures. Utilise access controls systems and ensure the integrity of building perimeter security. Utilise CCTV, systems and alarms to monitor and detect risk and suspicious activity. Deter crime and anti-social behaviour through awareness of behaviour and intelligence. Carry our relevant testing of security and safety systems. Perform internal and external patrols as required. Report incidents in an accurate and timely manner, follow the correct escalation model. Collaborate with the Emergency Services, including detection and protection of evidence. Support the customers brand and culture and follow any reasonable requests. Person Specification SIA Licence for specific site (Door Supervision) Previous security experience within a luxury or high value retail environment as advantageous. Conscientious, alert and a strong attention to detail. Adapts to changing priorities and is flexible and collaborative. Punctual, reliable, committed, demonstrating respect for colleagues. Highest standards of integrity, maintains confidentiality when handling sensitive information. Effective communication skills, both verbal and written. Responds well to positive change and innovation.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Aug 07, 2026
Full time
Head of Training Delivery - Frontline Services Location: Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne, Swansea, Bristol, Nottingham, Avonmouth, Bishopsbriggs, Cambridge, Chadderton, Garretts Green, Gillingham, Gosforth, Guildford, Yeading (Uxbridge) Salary: £57,515 per annum Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time Closing Date: 9th August 2026 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. 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 and a privilege day for the King s birthday Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Job description Provides strategic leadership for DVSA s frontline training delivery, overseeing the development of operational learning for Driving Examiners, Enforcement Officers and Vehicle Assessors. Works with stakeholders to deliver high-quality, customer-focused training and commission specialist solutions aligned to organisational priorities. Leads professional teams, ensuring services meet evolving business needs, align with Civil Service frameworks and support DVSA s future vision, capability and workforce development objectives. Your responsibilities will include, but aren t limited to: Work with People Directorate colleagues, particularly HR Business Partners and Strategic workforce Planning to gain business intelligence and understanding of strategic business priorities and skills requirements. Understand the customer/end user requirements, interpreting Department for Transport and organisation priorities and aligning learning needs to DVSA Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction and guidance to staff Work to cultivate good relationships and communications with internal and external stakeholders. 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 which 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. Person specification Essential qualifications: MCIPD or a Level 7/Masters qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent You will be required to provide evidence that you hold any essential qualifications/licenses at some point during the recruitment process. If you cannot provide evidence, your application will be withdrawn. Required experience: To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience: Experience of leading a professional operational training service in a multi disciplined organisation and working at a strategic level as part of an HR Senior team Direct experience of developing coherent, fully integrated capability and learning strategies, using management information, customer feedback and understanding organisational and departmental priorities Demonstrable track record in delivering high quality learning and development services and products Experience in adult learning Experience in leading and managing change Ability to understand technical training requirements and translate technical requirements into education, learning and development products Experience of managing multi-disciplinary and geographically dispersed teams Additional Information Working hours, office attendance and travel requirements Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for DVSA, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.