447813 Policy Team Lead
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 15th March 2026
Location: Swansea (Hybrid)
Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent– Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
Available Positions: 2
The two roles on offer are fast paced, varied, and impactful. We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our team.
One role focuses on delivering policy advice, developing existing policies, and managing policy change. You will help shape and deliver policy to tight timescales while balancing competing priorities, engaging a wide range of stakeholders, and providing clear, confident advice.
The other role is responsible for managing all Ministerial correspondence at DVLA, including Parliamentary Questions and tailored Ministerial, MP Direct, and Treat Official replies. You will lead drafting, quality-assure contributions from across the agency, and ensure performance targets are met.
Both roles involve regular engagement with senior stakeholders across the Strategy and Policy Directorate, the Executive Team, DfT officials, and Ministerial Private Offices. This provides valuable exposure, opportunities to build strong cross-government relationships, and develop your professional network.
You will also lead dynamic workstreams and have line management responsibility for 2–6 people. This is an excellent opportunity to develop leadership and management skills, with training and support provided as needed.
Top Responsibilities
Providing strategic policy support on operational issues to DVLA, DfT and other Motoring Agencies. Providing advice and information to internal and external parties including other Government Departments and Ministers, ensuring compliance with legal frameworks and policy objectives.
Proactively reviewing policies and legislation utilising information from available sources (stakeholders, customers, operational areas, customer insight, data analysis Ministers and MPs) to ensure that policies are informed, evidence based and achievable.
Managing the drafting and clearance of Parliamentary Questions, 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 influencing evidence-based policy through, stakeholder engagement and consultation. Effective use of available resources and adherence to appropriate Agency or Government 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.
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:
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, producing concise and accurate briefings, reports, and submissions etc.
Strong stakeholder management skills, including how you build and sustain relationships, successfully influence, and manage challenge from stakeholders and/or customers.
Delivering quality work to tight deadlines, efficiently handling competing priorities, working flexibly to achieve objectives.
Team leadership, such as line management or leading a project.
How to Apply
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This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 15th March 2026