Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Birmingham, Bristol, Caernarfon, Cambridge, Eastbourne, Edinburgh, Golborne, Leeds, Pontypridd About the job Job summary Do you have experience of developing and implementing policy or process changes? Are you someone that can communicate effectively to stakeholders at all levels? If so, wed love to hear from you Job description The Traffic Commissioners Corporate Office provides policy and administrative support to the Traffic Commissioners. The small team provides support to the Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) and Traffic Commissioners (TCs) on policy and procedure, governance, data assurance and engagement. This post is responsible for the provision of policy and business support to the Senior Traffic Commissioner and Traffic Commissioner Board. The postholder will work closely with other team members, assisting the engagement manager when required. As well as being responsible for the administration of TC Board meetings the post holder will be responsible for driving forward policy projects to support the STC and TCs. These will be varied in nature and could include working to implement changes to the operator licensing regime or other initiatives. This role will have an important liaison role with the Department for Transport (DfT) and Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), especially in relation to the enforcement regime. There will also be the opportunity for the successful candidate to have line management responsibility for a member of staff. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Providing policy advice and support to the traffic commissioners and staff within the Office of the Traffic Commissioner (OTC). Seeking further legal or policy advice from the Department for Transport as necessary to ensure that a consistent approach is taken on interpretation of legislation. Developing and drafting delivery policies as required, ensuring that policies are linked to strategic objectives and are supported by data analysis and evidence. Keeping abreast of legislative requirements and DfT policy relating to operator licensing and bus service registration. Providing accurate and timely management information, using this to support evidence based record of performance and predictions. Identify and manage any risks that arise to the reputation of the traffic commissioners or to the delivery of their functions. Ensuring that change is managed effectively and that an impact analysis and risk assessment is completed when required. Please see the Candidate Pack attached to this job advert for more information about the role and responsibilities. Person specification We are looking for someone who has experience of developing and implementing policies or process changes. As well as experience of drafting complex operational guidance. To be successful you will need to have a proven track record of dealing with complex casework in a regulatory context. You will need superb interpersonal skills, being able to communicate clear and sometimes complex messages to stakeholders at all levels on a regular basis with confidence. You must build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, building rapport and gaining trust from others inside and outside of your team. You must have a keen eye for detail, be able to understand and interpret data to present recommendations to stakeholders clearly and concisely. You can draft high quality work within tight deadlines, prioritising your time effectively to manage multiple workstreams. Always working on your own initiative and taking responsibility for your actions and tasks. Additional Information Please take note that DVSA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship Due to the nature of this role there will be some regular travel and the potential for this to occur 2-3 times a week. This role can be based in Leeds, Birmingham, Edinbur gh, Pontypridd, Caernarfon, Cambridge, Eastbourne, Bristol or Golborne. Your presence at one of these locations will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. This role is suitable for hybrid working, and therefore a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement where employees have the flexibility to work remotely combined with a minimum of 60% of their working time a month at either their principal workplace (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, to carry out separate duties at alternative working locations or DVSA sites. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation. If you have questions regarding how hybrid working is practiced within the business area, or any reasonable adjustments or flexible working arrangements you may currently have or need in place if successful in your application, please contact the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). About Us The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably. We do this by helping people through a lifetime of safe and sustainable journeys, helping them keep their vehicles safe to drive, and protecting them from unsafe drivers and vehicles. Were working hard to: Make roads safer. Improve services for our customers. Make road transport greener and healthier. Harness the potential of technology and data. Grow and level up the economy. To find out more about how we champion diversity and inclusion in the workplace and making DVSA a great place to work visit our Careers website. Behaviours We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process: Making Effective Decisions Communicating and Influencing Working Together Delivering at Pace Seeing the Big Picture Changing and Improving Technical skills We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process: 1. Strategy 1.1. Policy Context and Purpose Level 1: Developing 2. Democracy 2.1. Working with Ministers Level 1: Developing Benefits Alongside your salary of £34,233, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides. An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance. Generous Annual Leave - 25 days holiday, increasing by 1 each year of service, up to 30. 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the Kings birthday. Latest IT and Tech devices. A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues. Excellent learning and development tailored to your role including paid apprenticeships up to Masters level. Wide range of discounts schemes on high street names. Employee assistance program for health and wellbeing. Cycle to work scheme and Gym membership offers. For more information see visit our careers page Things you need to know Selection process details This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a CV and Personal Statement. Further details around what this will entail are listed on the application form. Please tailor your CV and Personal Statement to evidence the following: Your experience of developing and implementing policy or process changes within an organisation. Your experience of drafting high quality complex operational guidance documents. Your experience of building strong working relationships and influencing senior stakeholders. Your personal statement will be limited to a maximum of 1000 words. The sift is due to take place from 30th January 2025. The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include: An interview. A written policy exercise. You will be assessed against the Technical element of the Success Profile Framework. Two Policy Profession Standards are being assessed: Policy profession standards - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) If you are successful at sift, you will attend a first stage interview which will consist of a Policy exercise only. If you are then successful at the policy exercise you will be invited to second stage video interview. The First stage Interview/written exercise will take place from 12th February 2025. Second stage Interviews are likely to be held from 26th February 2025. This interview could be conducted via a video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview. Well try to meet the dates weve set out in the advert. But there may be occasions when these dates will change. Well give you plenty of notice of any important dates. If you would like to find out more about what its like to work for DVSA and how to apply, we will be holding virtual sessions to find out more. Please click here to secure your place at one of our upcoming events. Youre encouraged to become familiar with the candidate pack attached, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within. The Department for Transport recruits using Success Profiles. For each role, we consider what you need to demonstrate to be successful. This gives us the best possible chance of finding the right person for the job, drives up performance and improves diversity and inclusivity. You can read more about Success Profiles here. Reasonable Adjustments As a Disability Confident Leader employer, we are committed to ensuring that the recruitment process is fair, accessible and allows all candidates to perform at their best. If a person with a visible or non-visible disability is substantially disadvantaged, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes. Complete the Assistance required section in the Additional requirements page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if youre deaf, a Language Service Professional. If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs. Document Accessibility If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section. This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you cannot access the information on our website for any reason, please email DRGCommsdft.gov.uk for assistance. Further Information For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role. Pre-employment Checking Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicants details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment. Security Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks. Nationality requirements This job is broadly open to the following groups: UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window) Working for the Civil Service The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants. We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy. Diversity and Inclusion The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window). Apply and further information This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative. 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Contact point for applicants Job contact : Name : Chris Woodcock Email : chris.woodcockotc.gov.uk Recruitment team Email : dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk Further information If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grscabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here Attachments Candidate Pack Opens in new window (pdf, 1152kB) Share this page Print Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn GMail