Non Executive Director – Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Job description

Non Executive Director – Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency ClosedThe DVSA is seeking a Non-Executive Director to join its Board. The successful candidate, through their membership of the Board, will provide challenge and support to a wide variety of management and operational issues and contribute to the effective strategic and operational leadership of the DVSA.

Responsibilities

Contribute effectively to discussions on the leadership and performance of the business at the DVSA Board and Non-Executive meetings (10 meetings a year), usually held at S1 Berkeley House, Bristol or remotely on Microsoft Teams.

Support the DVSA to examine, challenge and support the operational delivery and commercial implications of policy proposals, major projects and programmes, strategic and organisational issues.

Work with the DVSA and senior managers to scrutinise the DVSA's management information to ensure performance and delivery of the DVSA's Business Plan and other key objectives are ambitious and achievable.

Bring an independent perspective to the work of the DVSA Board, as well as providing independent scrutiny for the DVSA upon request.

Contribute as members of Board sub-committees within the DVSA corporate governance framework.

A strong track record of managing and delivering significant operational improvements and organisational resilience at scale within the private, public, or voluntary sectors.

A strategic mindset with the ability to provide leadership on complex strategy, helping to develop a clear view of options for the future and to contribute to delivering against this vision.

Experience of managing complex stakeholder dynamics, driving strategic engagement initiatives, and fostering strong, productive relationships that support the organisation's long-term sustainable success.

Experience and knowledge of the regulatory and governance challenges specific to the road industry, ensuring relevant and practical oversight.

Ability to work closely with other board members, the Chair and the executive, providing support, strategic direction and constructively challenging the Executive Team.

QualificationsIn addition to the above essential criteria, whilst not essential to the role, we would be interested in hearing from candidates with a particular expertise in any of the following areas:

Accessibility experience: Demonstrate previous experience in developing and implementing accessibility programs that ensure equitable access to services for all individuals, including those with disabilities.

Technology: Experience and expertise in autonomy, emerging technologies or innovation and how it can help the road sector, or specifically the DVSA, in the coming years.

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bristol

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

26-05-2026

Profession type

Logistics jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English