Head of Driver Policy (job-share)

470475 Head of Driver Policy (job-share)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 9th August 2026

📍 Location: Bristol, Swansea, Leeds, Nottingham, Newcastle, Oldham (Chadderton), Birmingham (Garretts Green) or Uxbridge. (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £69,501

£69,501 pro-rata salary with job share hours.

You will receive the London Weighting allowance of £4,000 if based at Uxbridge / Yeading.

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

This is a varied and rewarding opportunity to lead the Driver Policy area at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). DVSA helps keep Britain moving, safely and sustainably 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. The role is offered on a job-share basis, working 22.2 hours per week over three days.

The Head of Driver Policy provides policy leadership on DVSA’s driver testing, compliance and enforcement services, advising senior leaders and translating policy into standards and guidance for operational and digital delivery.

Top Responsibilities

Lead and manage the G7 heads of driver policy, including the Approved Driving Instructor Registrar, Chief Driving Examiner, Economic Advisor and their teams.
Oversee DVSA legislative and regulatory matters to ensure the Agency’s interests are appropriately considered and delivered.
Lead policy and legislative changes, including impact assessments, public consultations and ministerial reporting.
Influence policy development at a senior departmental level and translate policy into operational and digital delivery requirements.
Work with internal and external stakeholders to future proof driver services and recommend changes to DVSA’s strategy.
Represent DVSA externally as a subject matter expert, including at networking events, conferences and exhibitions.
Provide expert advice and guidance to the Director of Policy and Executive Committee on driver policy issues.
Build effective relationships across DVSA, DfT, industry, customers and external bodies to support successful policy delivery.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

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).
8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday.
Access to the staff discount portal.
Excellent career development opportunities and the potential to undertake professional qualifications relevant to your role paid for by the department, such as CIPD, Prince2, apprenticeships, etc.
Joining a diverse and inclusive workforce with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues.
24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

About You

To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:

Significant experience of leading the policy development process, including managing input from analytical, technical and legal experts to present policy recommendations.
A demonstrable background in the development and delivery of policy objectives, standards and requirements, with evidence of leading strategic change.
Significant experience of working collaboratively across team and organisational boundaries to build evidence-based policy and efficient, effective operational and digital services fit for the future.
Proven aptitude for leadership, with an ability to build effective working relationships with teams and a wide range of stakeholders, creating space for constructive, open and transparent engagement and contributing to a culture of inclusion.

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/4pCHYEE

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 9^th August 2026