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Policy Manager for Drivers Hours & Record Keeping and Working Time, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Client: DVSA
Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 15.08.2025
Expiry Date: 29.09.2025
Job Description:
Location: Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea (Hybrid)
Salary: £42,848 - Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent, Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
The purpose of this role is to lead and support the drafting, implementation, and review of legislation. The post holder will be required to provide advice to stakeholders, Department for Transport (DfT) officials, and lawyers, including interpreting legislation that underpins DVSA's responsibilities. The post holder will actively manage relationships within the DfT family and across Government to ensure strategic alignment of objectives to maximize benefits for all.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Working with Service Managers and Product Managers, liaise with DVSA Enforcement.
* Liaise with DfT to ensure relevant regulatory clearance processes are completed and approved.
* Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement regulatory changes efficiently, managing expectations, and providing advice to senior stakeholders and service managers.
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of benefits:
* Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
* 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service, up to 30 days.
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day for the King's birthday.
* Access to staff discount portal.
* Opportunities for career development and professional qualifications paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Join a diverse and inclusive workforce with various staff communities.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme offering free confidential help and advice.
* Flexible working options promoting work-life balance.
About you
To succeed in this role, you should have:
* In-depth knowledge of Drivers Hours & Record Keeping and Working Time Regulations.
* Significant experience interpreting these regulations and providing clear advice, understanding how policies and processes relate.
* Strong communication skills to deliver and present complex information clearly.
* Experience drafting clear responses, explanations, and briefings for various audiences.
* Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
* Experience managing and developing staff, providing constructive and developmental feedback.
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