Policy Manager for Drivers Hours & Record Keeping and Working Time

?? Location: Bristol, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Nottingham, Swansea (Hybrid) ?? Salary: 42,848 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% ?? Contract Type: Permanent Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time The purpose of this role is to lead and support the drafting, implementation and review of legislation. The post holder will be required to provide advice to stakeholders, Department for Transport (DfT) officials and lawyers of which this will include the interpretation of legislation that underpins DVSA's responsibilities. The post holder will actively manage relationships within the DfT family and across Government to ensure strategic alignment of objectives to maximise benefits for all. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Working with the Service Managers and Product Managers, actively liaise with DVSA Enforcement. Liaising with DfT to ensure all relevant regulatory clearance processes are completed and cleared as required. Working with a range of internal and external stakeholders to ensure that any regulatory changes are implemented efficiently and effectively. This will include managing expectations, providing advice and guidance to senior stakeholders and service managers. Benefits Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits: Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. 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 Kings 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: In depth knowledge of Drivers Hours & Record Keeping and Working Time Regulations. Significant experience of interpreting Drivers Hours & Record Keeping and Working Time Regulations and providing clear advice and an understanding of how the policies and processes are related to it. Significant experience of effective communication skills ability to deliver and present complex information so that others can understand. Significant experience of drafting clear and concise responses, explanations and briefing for a variety of audiences. Evidence of working collaboratively and managing relationships with a range of internal and external stakeholders. Managing and developing staff - evidence of providing constructive and developmental feedback to others. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-08-13