Head of Business Partnering
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 26 Mawrth 2026 |
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| Cyflog: | £69,501 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | Candidates based in Yeading will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000 per annum |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Birmingham |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 454916/1 |
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We are looking for a Head of Business Partnering to play a critical role in delivering DVSA’s business objectives through high‑performing, sustainable people strategies. Reporting to the Director of People, you will work closely with senior leaders to ensure our people agenda supports organisational priorities, enables effective change, and embeds continuous improvement across the Agency.
As a key member of the People Directorate leadership team, you will lead and develop a high‑performing team of HR professionals, providing expert business partnering and front‑line people services. You will shape and deliver people strategies, frameworks and practices aligned to the Civil Service HR model, drawing on expertise from DfT Group, Cabinet Office and wider Civil Service networks.
You will have significant influence across DVSA, ensuring people considerations are embedded early in business activity, that work is prioritised effectively, and that the right expertise is engaged at the right time. Externally, you will represent DVSA, contributing to cross‑government initiatives and sharing best practice.
We are looking for a collaborative and credible leader with strong strategic insight, excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for inclusive, respectful leadership. You will be comfortable operating at pace in a complex environment, balancing operational delivery with long‑term transformation.
In return, you will join a progressive People Directorate that is forward‑thinking, values continuous improvement, and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued and able to give their best.
Help us shape the future of DVSA by putting people at the heart of what we do.
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!
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Reporting to the Director of People, the Head of Business Partnering (HoBP) works directly with senior leaders to ensure customers are well supported, change is well managed and continuous improvement is what we do.
The post holder contributes to the delivery of DVSA’s business objectives through the design and implementation of high performing and sustainable HR strategies, frameworks and practices within DVSA. This includes Business Partnering, driving the people change agenda, delivering front line people services and driving an ethos of continuous improvement.
The post holder works alongside Cabinet Office and DfT Group colleagues and delivers a professional HR and Transformation function which is aligned to the Civil Service HR model, seeking support from DfT and wider Civil Service teams where appropriate. The post holder influences the development of cross government initiatives and represents, best practice and DVSA’s needs.
Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.
For further information on the role, please read the attached 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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