FAQs
What locations are available for this role?
The available locations for the Head of Commercial role are Bristol, Nottingham, and Swansea.
What is the salary range for this position?
The salary range for the Head of Commercial position is between £67,313 and £74,406 per annum, plus a Recruitment and Retention Allowance of £4,000 per annum for holders of Membership of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS).
Is membership in any professional organizations required for this job?
Yes, candidates are required to be a Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (MCIPS) or hold an equivalent qualification.
What qualifications and experience are needed for this role?
Candidates should have significant experience in a senior commercial role leading a commercial team, knowledge of the commercial cycle, experience with public sector procurement, and exemplary stakeholder engagement and management skills.
What categories will the Head of Commercial be leading?
The Head of Commercial will lead the Digital and Technology Services and Theory Test Services categories.
What are some of the key responsibilities of this role?
Key responsibilities include managing third-party delivery, supporting value for money delivery, enabling effective commercial partnering, and delivering continuous improvement in the DVSA Commercial MI and Data Strategy.
What benefits are offered to employees in this position?
Benefits include a pension scheme, flexible working options, generous annual leave, bank holidays, IT devices, learning and development opportunities, various discount schemes, employee assistance programs, and options for a cycle to work scheme and gym memberships.
What kind of work environment does DVSA promote?
DVSA promotes a work environment that encourages flexible working options, a great work-life balance, inclusion, and diversity.
How many days of annual leave does this position provide?
The position starts with 25 days of annual leave, increasing by one day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
What does the DVSA do?
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving safely and sustainably by ensuring vehicles are safe to drive, protecting the public from unsafe drivers and vehicles, and improving road transport services.