Policy Team Leader (Part Time)

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Une agence gouvernementale recherche un Responsable de Politique à temps partiel pour diriger une équipe et conseiller sur le développement de politiques. Le candidat idéal doit avoir d'excellentes compétences en rédaction, une solide compréhension des stratégies départementales, et une capacité à gérer des délais serrés tout en équilibrant plusieurs priorités.

Benefits

Formation et développement

Options de travail flexibles

Contribution généreuse à la pension

25 jours de congés payés, augmentant chaque année

Accès à un portail de réduction pour le personnel

Programme d'assistance aux employés

Qualifications

• Excellentes compétences en rédaction et en communication.
• Expérience en gestion des relations avec des partenaires seniors.
• Capacité à voir la situation globale et à tirer des conclusions à partir des données.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un soutien stratégique en matière de politique sur des problèmes opérationnels.
• Examiner les politiques et la législation en utilisant des informations provenant de diverses sources.
• Gérer la rédaction et l'approbation de la correspondance ministérielle.

Skills

Rédaction

Gestion des relations

Sensibilité politique

Communication verbale

Communication écrite

Job description

Location: Swansea

Salary: £42,848 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Contract Type: Permanent – 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.

Please note: This part time role will require the successful applicant to work a total of 20.45 hours per week, the hours can be worked across Monday to Friday.

The advertised salary will be pro rata as the vacancy is part time.

How to Apply

Read the full job description and apply here https://bit.ly/4lcjC1v

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 6th July 2025.