Workstream Manager (Team Leader)

489112 Workstream Manager (Team Leader)

Vehicle Certification Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 22nd November 2026

📍 Location: Bristol, Nuneaton (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £37,090 – £41,710 – Plus a Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Full-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 2

This role sits within the Type Approval Certification Department which is responsible for granting approvals within VCA. The Great Britain (GB) Type Approval Scheme is an opportunity for VCA to evolve to meet a new objective and support the global automotive industry in gaining this approval. This role is an important part of that evolution, and its purpose is to support the work of the GB and UNECE Workstream Managers and provide line management of the workstream staff. The successful candidate will ensure the required standards are maintained through targeted training and development of colleagues, and ensure staff are competent and working in accordance with departmental procedures, VCA policies, and the Civil Service Code.

Top Responsibilities

Undertake line management responsibilities for up to 20 staff including quarterly reviews, and undertaking absence, performance, and disciplinary management processes
Coach, train, and develop colleagues to meet current and future organisational needs and ensure the department has the required capabilities to deliver excellent service to the automotive industry and the public
Collaborate with colleagues to manage bottlenecks in service delivery to ensure consistent and dependable output from the agency.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
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 paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Proven experience of leading, coaching and developing a team to deliver high-quality results
Experience of working in a compliance or regulatory environment
Excellent organisational, planning and leadership skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively, work quickly and accurately, adapt to changing priorities, collaborate across the organisation, and motivate the team to deliver objectives and continuously improve performance.
Sound analytical, interpretive and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data and evidence to exercise good judgement, make informed decisions, and provide clear advice or recommendations to others.
Coaching and feedback skills to support individuals to improve performance, achieve their potential, and develop professionally.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4iMB9NJ

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 22^nd November 2026