Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
Paul Taylor is currently the Chief Digital & Information Officer at Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA), focusing on digital and technology strategies. Paul also has experience as an IT Governance Manager at Good Energy and Technical Delivery & Operations Manager at South Gloucestershire Council. Additionally, Paul has held various IT management positions at companies such as The Planning Inspectorate, Team Telecom Group, Vista Retail Support, and Broomfield & Alexander, showcasing their expertise in IT infrastructure management and strategy development. Paul's career in IT support and management spans over several decades, starting with their role as a Senior IT Support Analyst at Eversheds.
Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA)
We are an Executive Agency of the Department for Transport and exist to improve vehicle safety and environmental protection by providing robust testing and certification to internationally recognised standards. Designated by the Secretary of State to discharge their statutory responsibility for operating national and UNECE type approval schemes, we approve most categories of new vehicles from locations in the UK and overseas. We have also been designated to act as the UK authority for the certification of packaging and intermediate bulk containers used for the transport of dangerous goods. 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.