How to Apply
As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form.
When considering your experience, please tailor your CV and personal statement to provide evidence of the following:
- Experience of providing line management and motivating others.
- Experience of working with other stakeholder groups.
- Experience and expertise in managing and assuring contractual performance and outcomes.
Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 750 words.
The sift is due to take place from 29/07/2024.
Interviews/assessments are likely to be held week commencing 19/08/2024.
This interview could be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
Well try to meet the dates weve set out in the advert. But there may be occasions when these dates will change. Well give you plenty of notice of any important dates.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
If you would like to find out more about what its like to work for DVSA and how to apply, we will be holding virtual sessions to find out more. Please click here to secure your place at one of our upcoming events.
Youre encouraged to become familiar with the candidate pack attached, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
Reasonable Adjustments
As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.
Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional.
If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
Document Accessibility
If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.
This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email [email protected] for assistance.
Further Information
For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.
Pre-employment Checking
Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment.
A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
