Description
We are seeking a Senior Digital Governance and Assurance Manager to join our team at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. You will play a crucial role in providing assurance and guidance on digital governance, risk, and controls. You will work closely with senior leaders and colleagues across the agency and wider government to champion a positive governance and assurance culture.
The successful candidate will have experience in building trusted relationships with stakeholders, influencing senior leaders, and providing clear, practical advice on governance, risk, and controls. You will be responsible for managing our digital spend approvals process, delivering key digital forums, and providing advice and guidance to colleagues on our processes.
As a Senior Digital Governance and Assurance Manager, you will:
- Own the end-to-end process for digital spend approvals within DVSA, ensuring compliance with internal, GDS, and wider cross-governmental assurance requirements
- Lead the governance lifecycle for key digital forums, including the preparation and smooth running of digital forums and meetings
- Set the direction for colleague engagement, delivery, and continuous improvement for our service offering to the portfolio
- Ensure a programme of compliance and assurance reviews takes place at key milestones to meet internal and external requirements
- Devise and run training and information workshops on Digital Governance tools and methodologies
- Own DVSA Digital Governance guidance, ensuring this aligns with relevant internal and external requirements
- Demonstrate leadership by providing influence, direction, and guidance to support the delivery of objectives
- Encourage professional behaviours, as well as performance, and identify where development is required
- Work in collaboration with colleagues across all functions for the good of DVSA
We offer a range of 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)
- 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King's birthday
- Access to the staff discount portal
- Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role
- 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
The salary for this role is £45,900 per year.