Policy Manager for Drivers' Hours & Record Keeping and Working Time

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency; Swansea; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Swansea is seeking an individual to lead and support legislative drafting and implementation. The role involves advising stakeholders and managing relationships within the Department for Transport. Ideal candidates will have expertise in legislation interpretation and demonstrate strong stakeholder management skills. This position offers a competitive pension, flexible working, and generous leave allowances.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in interpreting legislation and policy frameworks.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting and implementation of legislation.
• Manage relationships with DfT and across Government.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory processes.

Skills

Interpreting Drivers' Hours & Record Keeping

Adaptable communication

Stakeholder management

Legislative drafting

Job description

Do you have experience in interpreting Drivers' Hours & Record Keeping? Are you able to adapt your communication style to suit your audience? Can you effectively re-prioritise when conflicting demands arise? If so, we'd love to hear from you! Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

• 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), plus 8 bank holidays and a privilege day for the King's birthday
• Flexible working options that encourage a great work-life balance.

Find out more about what it's like working at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers.

The purpose of this role is to lead and support the drafting, implementation, and review of legislation. The post holder will provide advice to stakeholders, Department for Transport (DfT) officials, and lawyers, including interpreting legislation that underpins DVSA's responsibilities. The post holder will actively manage relationships within the DfT and across Government to ensure strategic alignment of objectives to maximize benefits for all. There will be line management responsibilities, and we prioritize great line management to help teams flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

This is a varied and positively challenging role, requiring adaptability and flexibility to adjust priorities while maintaining strategic direction. Responsibilities include:

1. Working with Service Managers and Product Managers, liaising with DVSA Enforcement.
2. Ensuring all relevant regulatory clearance processes are completed with DfT.
3. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to implement regulatory changes efficiently and effectively, managing expectations, and providing guidance to senior stakeholders and service managers.
4. Reviewing DVSA change proposals to evaluate impacts on policy, legislation, enforcement, and fees.
5. Drafting requests for legal advice, optimizing the use of lawyers' time and resources.

Disability Confident

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