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    Business Development Consultant - Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom - UK Civil Service

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    Job summary

    Are you a motivated individual with a talent for networking and building relationships?

    Can you remain positive and engaged even when faced with a challenge?

    If so, we�d love to hear from you

    Job description

    As a Business Development Consultant, you will build relationships with your stakeholders to ensure the estate network meets its demand and is commercially viable. You will look for gaps in the provision of services, work with existing and prospective service providers to source alternative locations and deliver DVSA activities displaced by site closures.

    The successful candidate will identify and explain network capacity when dealing with prospective facility enquiries and collaborate with both DVSA and Non DVSA service providers to identify their aspirations, growth models and resource requirements, whilst ensuring DVSA staff can be effectively utilised.

    They will be responsible for providing timely benefit analysis reports on current or future estate. Provide accurate and concise reports, thus allowing others to follow any audit trail. Continue to review and act as agent for DVSA in the disposal of Estate, as part of estates rationalisation.

    This is an interesting role where no day will be the same. The successful candidate will get to visit potential new sites and locations for our people and services. They will get to meet new people and build relationships with Landlords.�

    Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:�

  • Keep in regular contact with staff in Operations, Estates and other aspects of the Agency and provide support and guidance where possible. Carry out site audits and clearances, prior to location disposal. Review and assess sensitivity of physical data at sites, take responsibility for appropriate removal ensuring any sensitive waste disposal adheres to protocol.
  • Act as a representative for the Agency, when dealing with third parties and stakeholders. Help develop customer and open sites in line with trade, policy, and operations. Engage with landlords on behalf of Central Estate Teams when required, profile current facilities, working to facilitate transitional activities. Keep up to date with all aspects of updates within the agency and offer input and actions within team structure and meetings. Provide information and guidance to support Senior Managers and aid decision making within the Agency.
  • Demonstrate leadership by providing guidance and support for the delivery of team objectives with honesty, and integrity, and upholding the reputation of the Agency, Department and Civil Service.
  • Work in collaboration with other managers and teams across all functions for the good of DVSA and to create a high performing and well-respected Agency.
  • Executing responsibilities effectively and in line with DVSA policies and processes, working with, leading and acting as a role model for team members and colleagues in line with Civil Service values.
  • For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached�

    Person specification

    About you

  • We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills who can deliver information effectively, and with impact, to colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
  • You are self-motivated and thrive when faced with a challenging task, showing resilience and determination to ensure the required outcome is achieved.
  • You can prioritise workloads under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
  • You enjoy networking and your confident personality means you have a natural talent for building relationships with a wide range of people.
  • You are someone with experience of negotiating terms, while maintaining great relationships.�
  • Additional Information

    This role can be based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 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.

    Extensive travel throughout North of England, Scotland and Scottish Islands which will involve an average of one/two overnight stays per week.��

    A full UK driving licence is essential.�

    Whilst we accept applications for those looking for part time work, please note, that there will be a business requirement for successful candidates to work a�minimum of 35 hours per week.

    This post is offered on a Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) basis to complete a finite piece of work.��

    For permanent Civil Servants, this role is only available on loan, so you must have your home departments approval to return to them at the end of the loan before you apply. There is no opportunity for a permanent Civil Servant to take on this role as a fixed term appointment. OGD applicants will be appointed on an inward loan and subject to the terms of the agreed inward loan. Internal candidates will return to their previous post at the end of the loan period, which will need to be agreed with your line manager in advance.�

    If you're employed by a non-departmental public body (NDPB) by moving jobs this will involve a change of employer and you may break the statutory rules on .�

    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 safer
  • improve services for our customers
  • make road transport greener and healthier
  • harness the potential of technology and data
  • grow 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 .�

    Licences

    Full UK driving licence

    Behaviours

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

  • Seeing the Big Picture
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Working Together
  • Benefits

  • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
  • Exceptional 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 30
  • 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King�s birthday
  • Latest IT and Tech devices
  • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
  • Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level
  • Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names
  • Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing
  • Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers
  • For more information see


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