Location: Swansea
Salary: £42,848 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
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.
We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals who have a keen interest in legislation to join our team, someone who can help shape and deliver on policy development to tight timescales whilst managing conflicting priorities. The work involves bringing together a wide range of stakeholders, so we want candidates that can consider all points of view and can proactively engage with stakeholders. You should have the confidence to challenge where appropriate and will understand the importance of gaining clarity on issues in order to provide clear policy advice.
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 framework 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 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.
Benefits
* Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
* An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
* Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme
* 25 days holiday, increasing by one day each year up to 30 days pro rata
* Access to the staff discount portal
* 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff
* A hybrid office/home based working model where staff will spend a minimum of 60% of their time in the office over a month, with flexibility dependent on balancing business and individual need.
About you
We are looking for candidates who have political awareness with exceptional drafting skills and outstanding written and verbal communication skills. You will possess relationship management experience with the ability to effectively engage with senior partners.
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 in handling a diverse and exciting workload.
How to Apply
Read the full job description and apply here https://bit.ly/3FQ5TOt
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 6th July 2025.
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