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The role of Head of Driver Policy is to provide policy leadership on all relevant policies which relate to DVSA’s driver testing, compliance and enforcement services.  You will provide professional advice and guidance to the Director, Executive and Corporate Senior Leadership teams, so they are able to make informed strategic decisions for the Agency.

The post holder is key member of the Policy, Digital & Data Directorate Senior Management Team with ownership of DVSA’s driver policy leadership with subject matter expertise related to defining DVSA driver policy and services. Within the context of the Agency’s Vision and Strategic Plans, the post holder will assess any socio-economic, technology and political developments which may change the policy and service requirements the Agency is expected or may be able to deliver, or the Agency’s approach to delivery of services. In the light of such assessments, recommend any changes to the Agency’s strategy or policies as may be necessary to ensure the Agency is proactive in its policy and service offerings.

The post holder is responsible for defining policy development for these services which contribute to the vision and strategic direction of DVSA.  The post holder will work alongside Department for Transport policy development and legal and analytical teams and collaborate with key stakeholders in developing new or improved policies and is accountable for translating these policies into standards and guidance for the business, to ensure operational and digital delivery is successful, affordable and meets user needs.

There is a requirement to design and deliver evidence-based driver policies and associated legislative changes, which are fit for the future and ensure that:

• Road safety policy objectives are achieved.
• Driver services are sustainable and deliver value for money.
• Evolving customer/user needs are understood and met.

The Head of Driver Policy will join the existing post holder in a job-share partnership. The intention would be for both job-share partners to work three days a week, with one day’s overlap. We expect this to be in a block at either the start or end of a week, rather than spread through the week.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the leadership and management of the G7 heads of driver policies, including the Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) Registrar, the Chief Driving Examiner, and Economic Advisor and their teams.
• Oversee DVSA legislative and regulatory matters to ensure that the Agency’s interests are appropriately considered and delivered.
• Lead on policy and legislative changes and associated regulations, including clearance of impact assessments, public consultations, and ministerial reporting.
• Influence policy development at a senior departmental level and ensure policies are fully and effectively translated into operational and digital delivery requirements for efficient service delivery.
• Future proof services by working with internal and external stakeholders to recommend any changes to the Agency’s rolling five-year strategy.
• Represent the Agency externally as requested/required as a subject matter expert (e.g. at networking events, conferences and exhibitions) to enhance and strengthen the Agency’s profile.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.

To succeed in this role, you have experience of leading and delivering legislative change. You will have significant experience of leading the policy development process, managing input from various experts to present policy recommendations.

You will have a demonstrable background in the development and delivery of policy objectives, standards and requirements, with evidence of leading strategic change.

You will have significant experience of working collaboratively across team and organisational boundaries to build evidence-based policy and efficient and effective operational and digital services fit for the future.

You will have a proven aptitude for leadership, with an ability to build effective working relationships with teams and a wide range of stakeholders that creates space for constructive, open, and transparent engagement contributing to a culture of inclusion.

You will have an excellent understanding of the UK political and Civil Service policy environment and experience of working within a parliamentary framework.

Additional Information

This role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham or Swansea, your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

Please note that this role will require regular travel to London with occasional travel also being required to other DVSA offices for team meetings and line management responsibilities.

Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.