Enforcement Manager (H Post)

Position: Enforcement Manager (H Post)
Location: Eastgate Office Centre, Bristol
Reporting to: SEO
Grade: Higher Executive Officer-PAY BAND 4. Salary range £26,000 - £34,450
Closing date: 29 May 2009

This is a challenging position within VCA, taking forward and further developing enforcement initiatives for the DfT and DBERR.

As part of the enforcement team your role will involve developing and co-ordinating enforcement activities, visiting companies and holding interviews with them, attending trade shows, monitoring trade publications and the Internet and also dealing with complaints.

You will also be involved in preparing test programmes, occasionally witnessing emissions tests at contractor laboratories and discussing non conforming results with manufacturers.

Work involves:

Enforcement strategy planning and co-ordination
Line management responsibility for an Administration Officer
Management of related budgets
Visiting companies to assess compliance with regulations
Production of reports and reviewing with manufacturers reasons for non compliance
Occasionally overseeing tests at emissions laboratories

Essential criteria:

Flexibility to adapt and support as required other work streams across the branch
Ability to absorb and understand technical standards
Strong communication skills
Strong report writing ability
Current & full driving licence

Desirable criteria:

Some experience of interpreting UK and/or EU legislation
Previous enforcement experience would be beneficial although training would be provided for the appropriate candidate
Technical knowledge of emissions legislation would be beneficial although training would be provided for the appropriate candidate
Experience in dealing with customers at all levels in both the public and private sectors

Further information:

Alan Bowker
VCA Systems Certification and Enforcement
Room 2.1, 1 Eastgate Office Centre, Eastgate Road, Bristol, BS5 6XX
Tel: +44 (0)117 952 4190
Fax: +44 (0)117 952 4146
alan.bowker@vca.gov.uk

For general information and a recruitment pack:

Vicki Selman (Personnel)
Tel: +44 (0)117 9524124
Vicki.selman@vca.gov.uk

VCA is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to eliminating discrimination from employment practices. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified people; nationals of EC countries are also welcome to apply.

VCA offers a competitive package including a pension scheme, 30 days annual leave and regular training and development opportunities.