Policy Team Leader - Swansea, United Kingdom - Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
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Swansea, United Kingdom

4 days ago

Tom O´Connor

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Reference number:


Salary:

- £40,808
Job grade:


  • Senior Executive Officer
    Contract type:
  • Permanent
    Business area:
  • Strategy, Policy and Communications Directorate
    Type of role:
  • Policy
    Working pattern:
  • Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share
    Number of jobs available:
  • 1Contents
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About the job


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Location

  • SwanseaAbout the job

Job summary:

Are you looking for a high-profile role that offers you exposure to a wide range of senior stakeholders?

Do you have excellent drafting skills and can communicate complex information confidently?

Would you like to work in an environment where every day brings a new challenge or opportunity?

If so, we would love to hear from you


Job description:

This is an exciting, fast paced, and varied role where your work can have real impact.

You will be leading a small team and managing the provision of policy advice, the development of existing policies and managing policy change.

This exposure provides the opportunity to build diverse relationships across government, growing your professional network and gaining invaluable experience.

You will manage a team and will have direct line management responsibility for 2-3 people.

This is a great opportunity to develop line management skills if you have not previously worked as a line manager and we will support you with any training needs you may require in relation to this.


Responsibilities

  • Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:_
  • Providing strategic policy support on operational issues to DVLA, DfT and other Motoring Agencies. Provide advice and information to internal and external parties including other Government Departments and Ministers, ensuring compliance with legal framework and policy objectives.
  • Proactively reviewing policies and legislation utilising information from available sources (stakeholders, customers, operational areas, Customer Focus Group, data analysis Ministers and MPs) to ensure that policies are informed, evidence based and achievable.
  • Managing the drafting and clearance of Ministerial and other official correspondence, submissions and briefings for senior officials, Ministers and other Government Departments. Provide appropriate representation of the Agency or Department at meetings or events.
  • Developing and influence evidence based policy through, stakeholder engagement and consultation. Effective use of available resources and adherence to appropriate Agency or Governmental policies and practices for legislative and spend approvals. Effectively influencing implementation, considering deregulatory measures to minimise the burden of change on customers, stakeholders and industry.
  • Encouraging change and efficiency ensuring all are aware of and agree to Government, Departmental and Agency strategies with a focus on enabling digital services.
For further information about the role please see the attached role profile.


Additional Information


Therefore, the expectation is that you will spend a minimum of 60% of your working time based at your principal workplace (DVLA).

We would encourage you to discuss the working arrangements for this role with us during the recruitment process.


There may be occasional requirement to travel within the UK and Europe, with possible overnight stays, however full notice will be provided in advance.


Person specification:


You will be able to see the big picture and able to review data to make reasonable conclusions and decisions, providing a strong understanding of how departmental strategies fit.


It is important that you are organised, have great attention to detail and are experienced at working to tight deadlines, with the skills to efficiently balance multiple priorities.

You are someone who is resilient, can work calmly under pressure and thrives leading a diverse and exciting workload.


We strive to ensure that DVLA is a great place to work where everybody can be their true self, be treated with dignity and respect, and according to their individual needs.

We have a number of staff network groups run by staff to support their colleagues.

Due to the evolving nature of the business, vacancies can become available at any time.

Therefore, this campaign may create a reserve list to fulfil demand if it arises which will be held for a period of 12 months.


Behaviours:

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Delivering at Pace
  • Working Together
  • Leadership

Technical skills:

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

  • Policy Profession
  • Strategy 1.1 Policy Context and Purpose (Level 1)
  • Policy Profession
- Democracy 2.1 Working with Ministers (Level 1)


Benefits:

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits.

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