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Are you passionate about sustainability and the environment?
Do you want to help make a tangible difference?
Would you like to be involved in delivering policy which will see you tackle global issues?
If the answer is yes then we would like you to apply for the role of Sustainability and Environment Manager here at DVLA!
Job description
You will be involved in changes that are happening in the country now with the unique opportunity to be involved, helping to make a positive difference for the future.
The role will see you taking on a variety of different tasks, from producing data management reports to writing communication plans to contract management. Whilst you will ensure that legal obligations are met, we will encourage you to use your flare for innovation to find different ways of doing things.
There will be line management responsibilities with this role.
Person specification
Key accountabilities of the role include:
Ensuring that the Agency meets government set targets and complies with legal and policy obligations.
Monitoring actual environmental numbers to ensure that the agency/business units are meeting the environmental targets and that areas of concern are highlighted, addressed and escalated to the PFI commercial forum where necessary and supporting the senior environment manager in the development of strategies and policies in business units.
Managing the production of all publicly required reports, including the Agencys Sustainability report. Ensuring that they are drafted in line with overarching strategy and accurately reflect the positive sustainable actions being undertaken by business units.
For a full list of role responsibilities please refer to the role profile attached.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be expected to evidence an Environmental Discipline Degree or equivalent experience.
You will also be required to undertake internal auditor training upon employment.
We would like you to have the following skills and key attributes:
Enthusiastic, pro-active and confident, you will value the importance of working as part of a team, willing to stretch yourself, supporting and motivating your team members to continually deliver outputs on time and to the required standard.
You will have exceptional written communication skills, enabling you to draft correspondence responses, maintaining high standards and accuracy by paying attention to detail. With effective communication skills you will be able to deftly adapt and tailor information to suit the audience you are addressing.
You will have strong influencing skills, championing continuous improvement and change.
Effective stakeholder management skills will allow you to establish relationships with both internal and external colleagues and stakeholders across government, you will be assertive yet diplomatic, not being afraid to challenge when required and understanding the importance of delivering clear communications to successfully engage with colleagues and stakeholders.
Strong working knowledge of Excel.
We strive to ensure that DVLA is a great place to work where everybody can be their true self, be treated with dignity and respect, and according to their individual needs. We have 6 staff network groups run by staff to support their colleagues: Freedom (LGBT), Ability (Disabilities), Gender Equality, Unity (Ethnicity), Mental Health Network and Carers Support Network.
This role will be based in Swansea and we will be operating a hybrid working model that allows you to work between home and on-site giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work, subject to business needs and this also allows for ongoing support, development and collaboration with colleagues.
Therefore, the expectation is that you will spend a minimum of 40% of your working time based at your principle workplace (DVLA). We would encourage you to discuss the working arrangements for this role with us during the recruitment process.
Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time. Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months.
Whilst we welcome applications from candidates looking for part-time work, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to work a minimum of 30 hours per week.
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If you would like to read more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA visit our Careers website.
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Selection process details
The sift is due to take place on 9th October 2023.
Interviews will be held week commencing 24th October 2023.
This interview will be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.
How to Apply
For this role you will need to submit a CV and personal statement of up to 1000 words. We need to understand how your skills and experience meet all of the key requirements for this role. You can use any part of your life to demonstrate your skills and experience, but it must be relevant to the role. You can refer to your work experience, education, hobbies or interests.
You can decide the best way to structure your personal statement. You may choose to address each of the key requirements on their own. Or, you can give one example that covers all key requirements we are looking for. Click here for further guidance on submitting your CV and personal statement.
For your CV and personal statement, please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following:
Developing relationships with stakeholders to identify business issues relating to environmental policies and the implementation of those solutions
Producing management reports on progress against objectives, analysis of environmental information and data and the interpretation of that information using knowledge of your workplace
Contract management, ensuring delivery against contractual obligations, providing value for money and driving environmental efficiencies.
If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
An interview.
Youre encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.
The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity.
For further information on Success Profiles visit our Careers website.
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 dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.
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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.
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Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
- Name : Andrew Lees
- Email : Andrew.lees@dvla.gov.uk
Recruitment team
- Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk
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