Associate Commercial Specialist
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 14th December 2025
đź“Ť Location: Swansea (Hybrid)
đź’· Salary: ÂŁ69,501 (ÂŁ3,000 allowance for fully qualified MCIPS)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
🕒 Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
As an Associate Commercial Specialist, you will play a key role in protecting the commercial interests of the Agency and ensuring the effective delivery of its commercial activity. You will ensure that all commercial activities comply with legislative and regulatory obligations and align with DVLA policy and Government Commercial Function best practice.
You will act as a key contact for senior stakeholders across DVLA on commercial matters, providing expert advice and assurance. In addition, you will contribute to wider corporate responsibilities, supporting the work of the broader Directorate and Agency functions.
In this role, you will lead the IT Commercial Team, working closely with colleagues in Information Technology Services (ITS) to support their commercial pipeline and provide advice, guidance, and oversight on procurement and contract matters.
Top Responsibilities
* Providing assurance to the Commercial Director that commercial activity is being undertaken in a manner which demonstrates compliance with legal obligations, Agency and Government Policies and prevents Procurement Fraud.
* Proactively engaging with key senior stakeholders to presents technical issues and help them arrive at decisions by acting in an advisory capacity. To be the escalation point for issues and concerns raised by colleagues and suppliers.
* Developing commercial category expertise and providing advice and visible support to all stakeholders, including, but not limited to, DVLA Executive Team, DVLA Business Owners and Strategic Programmes.
* Producing and analysing data to inform category strategy, sector management and big picture considerations, providing clear direction when the standard commercial approach needs to be adapted to achieve a better outcome.
* Providing assurance to the Commercial Director that the strategy for delivery of revenue from Personalised Registrations Sales is being embedded effectively and revenue goals are being met.
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
* 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).
* 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
* Access to the staff discount portal.
* Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
* Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* Experience of working in a commercial environment, embedding assurance and governance processes, leading commercial teams and managing complex contracts.
* Ability to credibly influence colleagues and stakeholders, making impact through strong interpersonal and communication skills, including building and maintaining relationships with both internal and external stakeholders - suppliers.
* Ability to work at pace, delivering against multiple priorities and meeting deadlines. Providing advice and robust recommendations to a diverse range of colleagues.
* A proven track record in people development, driving performance and professionalism across your teams with the skills to motivate others to perform and exceed expectations.
How to Apply
👉 Read the full job description and apply using the link provided
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 14th December 2025