Assurance Business Partner

4 weeks ago

Bristol, United Kingdom UK Civil Service Full time

Job summary

Do you have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels?

Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with different business areas?

Would you like the opportunity to be at the heart of change?

If so, we'd love to hear from you

Job description

As an Assurance Business Partner, you will be part of a team working with assurance partners GIAA and DVSA management teams to deliver an effective integrated assurance programme across the 3 lines of defence, where our assurance reviews and support activity will bring clarity so that decision makers in DVSA can make informed choices.

Working within a team to develop and deliver a programme of 2nd line Assurance activity to ensure that there is conformance and quality goals are achieved within our business processes and systems. Through Assurance Reviews you will evaluate effectiveness and efficiency in delivering the desired business outcomes, identifying and investigating systems inefficiencies and risks such that interventions might be taken by the business to reduce them.

You will engage with senior leaders and stakeholders in DVSA to Director level, determining stakeholder needs, championing assurance principles and values underpinning the Assurance Strategy, encouraging a positive, transparent assurance culture across the Agency.��

You will have the opportunity to directly influence change and to make things better in DVSA.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;

Prioritise, plan and manage activity in completing Assurance Reviews in conjunction with other team members�Manage and complete a portfolio of assignments that meet quality and professional standardsLiaising with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure business functions are fulfilled in an effective mannerProduce reports of Assurance reviews that may be shared at Board level, that are accurate, factual, unbiased and clear in setting out evidenceIdentify key findings, recognising best practice and making recommendations for improvements and where necessary efficiency savings�Carry out investigations, fact finding exercises and reviews as required by the businessManaging client relations, managing stakeholder expectations through good communication with staff and managers to Director level.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached candidate pack.�

Person specification

About you

To be successful in this role you will have experience of Quality Assurance, Quality Management or Systems Review. You have an understanding of the application of ISO principles and associated audit activity and their impact on internal and external stakeholders.

You have a knowledge of performance measurement, quality management principles and risk management techniques. You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills, in relation to management information and performance reports.�

You have exceptional communication skills in varying circumstances, with the ability to tailor this to your audience and successfully utilise a range of communication methods.�

Additional Information

This role can be based in , , , or your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

There will be occasional travel required with this role to other DVSA locations, which could include�overnight stays.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

About Us

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 saferimprove services for our customersmake road transport greener and healthierharness the potential of technology and datagrow and level up the economy

We�re committed to giving all our colleagues purpose, professionalism and pride in what we do. We work in supportive, diverse and inclusive teams where everyone is valued. You can grow, develop and progress, and make a real difference to society.

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice and welcome and encourage applications from everyone, such as ethnic minorities, women, disabled people and those who identify as LGBT+.

To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work .�

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

Seeing the Big PictureChanging and ImprovingMaking Effective DecisionsDelivering at Pace

Benefits

An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balanceExceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 308 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King�s birthdayLatest IT and Tech devicesA culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleaguesExcellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters levelWide range of discounts schemes on high street namesEmployee assistance program for health and wellbeingCycle to work scheme and Gym membership offersFor more information see

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