Do you have experience of interpreting legislation and case law, with the ability to draft complex legal and operational guidance? 

Are you someone who enjoys working collaboratively with different business areas? 

Would you like the opportunity to work in a varied role, which provides you with the chance to shape and influence how the Traffic Commissioners and the team that support them carry out their roles? 

If so, we would love to hear from you!

You will support the traffic commissioners by ensuring the provision of a quality corporate office support service to the Senior Traffic Commissioner (STC) and Traffic Commissioners for Great Britain to enable them to perform their statutory duties. You will be supported by the team members in the Traffic Commissioner Corporate Office, with management responsibility for three people. These staff are based remotely across Great Britain so frequent travel and nights away will be required.

The role includes the provision of effective secretariat support, assisting the TC Board in the determination and delivery of the strategic plans and objectives, working to develop the TC Boards policy related to operator licensing and the delivery of portfolio responsibilities.

You will act as a key liaison point between the DfT, DVSA, external stakeholders and the traffic commissioners on the provision of the operator licensing service, working with other managers in the Office of the Traffic Commissioner to ensure that the direction set by the TC Board is implemented.

The management and overseeing of all external communications and engagement activity on behalf of the TC Board and working with the Data Protection Manager to oversee the data governance arrangements on behalf of the TCs, will be an important part of this role.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to                                                                                        

• Providing support to the Senior Traffic Commissioner and traffic commissioners on the delivery of their portfolio responsibilities.
• Providing advice and support to traffic commissioners and representing their interests with Department for Transport (DfT) policy leads in support of on-going development of the traffic commissioners strategic plans and objectives.
• Lead the design and implementation of public and stakeholder consultations using multiple formats.
• To manage and oversee all external communications activity on behalf of the TC Board, the STC, individual TCs and the OTC.
• To assist in the management of TC Information Access Team and the implementation of Traffic Commissioner data governance, policies and procedures.

Additional Information 

This role can be based from any of the advertised locations where your presence at this location will form part of the working arrangements agreed with you. We operate a hybrid working model giving you greater flexibility about where and when you work. Our expectation is that you will spend a minimum 60% of your time at your base location. Visits to other DVSA sites or work locations count towards this.

Please note that there is a requirement for frequent travel to other Office of the Traffic Commissioner and DVSA locations, including overnight stays as part of this role.

For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack.

You will come to us with experience of interpreting legislation and case law. You will also have the ability to draft complex legal and operational guidance.

You will have ability to build rapport quickly with key stakeholders both internally and externally and enjoy working collaboratively with people at all levels.  

You have confident communication skills and have no difficulty in varying circumstances and can tailor your tone and language to your audience. Having the ability to challenge and influence at all levels and confidently pushing back when required is a strength. 

A self-starter, you will bring excellent organisational skills and your ability to prioritise a busy workload, being able to deliver against multiple objectives, whilst maintaining the highest standards.  

You are highly motivated and enjoy proactively taking the initiative to co-ordinate and deliver results.

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. 

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.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. 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.   

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Delivering at Pace
• Communicating and Influencing
• Changing and Improving
• Making Effective Decisions

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Policy Profession - Strategy 1.1 Policy Context and Purpose (Level 1)
• Policy Profession - Democracy 2.1 Working with Ministers (Level 1)

• An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
• Exceptional pension with an employer contribution of an average of 27%
• 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 

Job contact :

• Name : John Furzeland
• Email : [email protected]

Recruitment team

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