Head of Chief Executive Office

AD WARRIOR; Swansea; On-site; GBP 69,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Swansea seeks a Head of Chief Executive Office to support the CEO and ensure effective governance. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, experience in stakeholder management, and a strategic mindset. Key responsibilities include managing senior leadership engagements and ensuring high-quality decision support. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various employer benefits, including flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus additional days

Access to staff discount portal

24-hour Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels.
• Strong organizational skills, capable of identifying key strategic issues.
• Can break down complex information clearly to support timely decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO, shaping priorities and agendas.
• Manage executive governance frameworks to ensure effective meetings.
• Establish relationships with cross-government stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Strategic mindset

Resilience under pressure

Job description

Overview

Head of Chief Executive Office

Location: Swansea

Salary: £69,501 - £76,709 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

Closing Date: 7th October 2025

Do you have strong communication and influencing skills?

Can you thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing priorities with strategic focus?

Are you able to build effective relationships and make timely decisions under pressure?

They play a vital role in keeping Britain’s roads safe and efficient. They are responsible for the registration and licensing of drivers in Great Britain and vehicles across the UK, as well as the collection and enforcement of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Their work ensures that only qualified drivers and correctly taxed vehicles are on the road.

The Role

They are looking for a highly motivated and resilient individual as Head of Chief Executive Office – a key and visible leadership role at the heart of the agency. As a trusted advisor to the Chief Executive, Chair, and Executive Team, you will support the effective running and good governance of the organisation. You will lead the CEO Office, ensuring that strategic priorities are coordinated and delivered, executive governance is robust, and high-quality decision-making is consistently supported.

This is a fast-paced and stretching role, offering a rare opportunity to gain insight into how a major government agency operates at the most senior levels. You will oversee DVLA’s corporate-level governance boards and decision-making forums, manage the relationship between the CEO and Department for Transport ministerial offices and officials, and provide strong line management to the Corporate Secretary.

The role requires someone who can operate confidently at both strategic and operational levels, with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence and challenge effectively.

It offers broad exposure across the agency and the chance to contribute to major plans that shape the future direction. This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity to make a significant impact in a high-profile position at the centre of the organisation.

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

• Acting as a trusted advisor to the CEO, shaping priorities, agendas, and communications across the executive team. Overseeing the activities across the senior team ensuring that actions are joined up and complementary.
• Managing executive governance frameworks, ensuring board and senior leadership meetings are effective, well-informed, and action oriented. Leading cross-functional coordination of high-impact strategic programmes to elevate performance across the organisation.
• Supporting the CEO in building a strong executive and senior leadership team. Promoting effective working between executives and non-executives supporting the development of a high performing board team.
• Establishing and developing effective cross Government stakeholder relationships to drive collaboration on cross cutting projects, ensuring DVLA strategic priorities are taken into consideration and achieve shared goals.
• Overseeing the development of high-quality briefings, communications, and reports for CEO and key stakeholders. Coordinating the delivery of corporate strategies and business plans.

Great line management is important to them as an organisation, and they will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. They aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels. You will confidently represent DVLA at a senior level, building strong partnerships within the organisation and across government, demonstrating effective networking and negotiation skills.

Strong organisational skills and the ability to identify key strategic issues while driving multiple objectives are essential. You will be able to break down complex information clearly to support timely decision-making and make sound judgements when faced with ambiguity.

A strategic mindset is key, enabling you to coordinate activities across the organisation and maintain focus on the bigger picture. You will thrive under pressure, showing resilience and flexibility, while maintaining the highest confidentiality standards and demonstrating enthusiasm for learning and development.

Benefits

Being part of the brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

• Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary.
• 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 their colleagues.
• 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
• Flexible working options where they encourage a great work-life balance.

To Apply

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