Senior Policy Advisor - Zero Emission Vehicle Incentives

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Leeds is seeking a policy expert for a role focused on transport decarbonisation. You will lead initiatives for Plug in Van and Truck Grants and manage operational relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in policy development and operational management, ensuring environmental objectives are met. The role offers competitive pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Responsibilities

• Leading on the policy for the Plug in Van and Truck Grants.
• Managing the operational side of the wider plug-in grants.
• Supporting OZEV’s work on affordability of zero emission vehicles.
• Drafting submissions and provide briefings for ministers and senior civil servants.
• Line management of an EO Grant Manager.

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for your next policy role in transport decarbonisation? Can you see the big picture, taking into account the changing political landscape? If so, then this is the perfect role for you!

Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

Benefits

• 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 annual leave), plus 8 bank holidays, a privilege day for the King’s birthday
• Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

Read more in the Benefits section below!

About OZEV and role context

The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is at the forefront of devising and implementing policy to transition the transport sector to net zero emissions by 2050. It is a joint unit working within two government departments – the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ).

This policy area has strong interest from across Government as well as external stakeholders. There are also operational aspects to the role, working with the grants team in DVLA to run the applications process smoothly and supporting the management of a sizeable Plug in Vehicle Grant budget over £100m.

This is an exciting position that will provide you with valuable insights into policy, operational delivery, engagement and political facets of a major environmental policy.

Responsibilities

• Leading on the policy for the Plug in Van and Truck Grants, ensuring that the grants support environmental objectives, represent value for money for taxpayers, and are affordable within budgets.
• Managing the operational side of the wider plug-in grants including the team’s relationship with grant applicants, key delivery partners in DfT’s agencies, and the payments process.
• Supporting OZEV’s work on affordability of zero emission vehicles, working closely with HM Treasury to ensure the taxation system supports this transition.
• Drafting submissions and provide briefings for ministers and senior civil servants.
• Line management of an EO Grant Manager.

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

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.