Brand Protection Officer

Government Recruitment Service; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer pension 28.97%

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Newcastle-upon-Tyne is seeking a Brand Protection Officer to coordinate the protection and promotion of DVSA’s brands and IP. The role involves developing guidelines, liaising with colleagues and external bodies, and ensuring fair treatment of licensees.

The position emphasizes collaboration across departments, strategic reporting, and ongoing brand stewardship with the aim of maintaining a positive public profile for DVSA and related government services.

Qualifications

• Experience reviewing materials against brand/IP guidelines.
• Ability to coordinate with internal teams and external partners.
• Strong communication and advisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure licensees are treated fairly under open terms and conditions.
• Govern disputes with infringers and complainants with appropriate guidance.
• Builds business cases for Brand Protection Lead to advise senior leaders.
• Develop knowledge across Civil Service departments for design and illustration guidance.
• Prepare reports in collaboration with internal departments.

Skills

Brand protection

IP compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

Do you have experience reviewing and approving materials against brand or intellectual property guidelines?

Are you someone who is passionate about developing, implementing, or promoting branding guidance within an organisation?

Can you build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The role holder will support the protection and promotion of DVSA’s good name, authority and reputation for service through the coordination, development and maintenance of our intellectual properties and brands. This will help maximise the social and economic value of DVSA’s brands and intellectual property (IP) and promote a consistent and appropriately positive profile of DVSA among customers and the public.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere

• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays aprivilege day for the King’s birthday

• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about whatit'slike working atDVSA:Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Responsible for treating all licensees fairly according to open and transparent terms and conditions, audited and regulated by The National Archives and Information Commissioner’s Office
• Where required, govern disputes with infringers and complainants, from issuing bespoke ‘cease and desist’ letters through negotiation, mediation and potential legal proceedings on advice from Department for Transport, Intellectual Property Office, The National Archives, HM Treasury or Cabinet Office
• Builds business cases for the Brand Protection Lead to make recommendations to DVSA Corporate Senior Leaders (CSLs)
• Develop knowledge of the professional network across Civil Service departments and a level of skill and personal development to act as advisor and subject expert on illustration, design and graphic communications
• Prepare reports and papers in collaboration with relevant internal departments

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Brand Protection Officer

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £37,090 to £37,090 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Newcastle-upon-Tyne Job type: Permanent Posting date: 27 Oct 2026 Closing date: 9 Nov 2026

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Summary

Do you have experience reviewing and approving materials against brand or intellectual property guidelines?

Are you someone who is passionate about developing, implementing, or promoting branding guidance within an organisation?

Can you build strong working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders?

If so, we'd love to hear from you!

The role holder will support the protection and promotion of DVSA’s good name, authority and reputation for service through the coordination, development and maintenance of our intellectual properties and brands. This will help maximise the social and economic value of DVSA’s brands and intellectual property (IP) and promote a consistent and appropriately positive profile of DVSA among customers and the public.

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensionshere

• 25 days annual leave, increasing by 1 day each year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays aprivilege day for the King’s birthday

• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

Find out more about whatit'slike working atDVSA:Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers

Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

• Responsible for treating all licensees fairly according to open and transparent terms and conditions, audited and regulated by The National Archives and Information Commissioner’s Office
• Where required, govern disputes with infringers and complainants, from issuing bespoke ‘cease and desist’ letters through negotiation, mediation and potential legal proceedings on advice from Department for Transport, Intellectual Property Office, The National Archives, HM Treasury or Cabinet Office
• Builds business cases for the Brand Protection Lead to make recommendations to DVSA Corporate Senior Leaders (CSLs)
• Develop knowledge of the professional network across Civil Service departments and a level of skill and personal development to act as advisor and subject expert on illustration, design and graphic communications
• Prepare reports and papers in collaboration with relevant internal departments

For further information on the role, please read the role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only - whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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