Workstream Manager (Team Leader)


Company:	Government Recruitment Service
Salary:	£37,090 to £41,710 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	9 Nov 2026
Closing date:	22 Nov 2026

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Summary

Would you enjoy the challenge of providing exemplary customer service to the world’s automotive industry?
Are you ready to lead, support and develop a skilled and successful team?

If the answer to both questions is ‘yes’, we want to hear from you.

For further information about this role, the work we do and our teams, please refer to the Candidate Pack and Role Profile attached.

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About Us

Our work is focused on improving vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to national and internationally recognised standards. What we do has a huge societal impact, and you could be a part of that. We are a part of the Department of Transport as the designated UK Vehicle Type Approval Authority. With more than 40 years’ experience, we have become one of the largest and well-respected approval bodies around. This position has been built on a reputation for technical expertise and quality, which is at the heart of everything we do, and what you could be a part of.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday

Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about what it's like working at Vehicle Certification Agency - Department for Transport Careers

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.

Your main duties will include but will not be limited to:

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.

Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills set out in the Civil Service Line Management Standards.

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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