Enforcement Policy Specialist - Technical

Do you have experience of working in an Enforcement environment?
Can you build solid working relationships with internal and external stakeholders?
Are you someone who is happy to communicate at all levels?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!, The role of the Enforcement Policy Specialist is to provide support and advice to DVSA staff, our customers, and stakeholders on legislation and Department for Transport (DfT) policies for the enforcement of road traffic legislation. Helping to develop and integrate new policies and procedures into front-line enforcement.
The role focuses on roadworthiness enforcement policy development and advice including road vehicle construction and use, vehicle emissions, vehicle lighting regulations, special types general order (STGO), load security, vehicle dimensions, post collision examination and maintenance investigations.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to;
+ Using expert technical knowledge work with the policy manager to develop enforcement products from inception through to implementation and if necessary, closure.
+ Analyse data and information to highlight the benefits of policy change by outlining costs, benefits, risks and potential responses to each, seeking input from key stakeholders to inform decision making and help build engagement.
+ Work with other areas of the business, beyond enforcement policy to ensure that developments take appropriate account of wider requirements.
+ Provide expert technical product/policy advice and guidance to internal and external stakeholders and customers/end users on any component of the product lifecycle.
Please watch this video to find out more on the work we do.
For more information about the role and responsibilities please see the attached Candidate Pack., This role can be based in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, Newcastle, Nottingham or Swansea, your presence at one of these locations 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, work locations or events count towards this.
Please note that there is a requirement for frequent travel across the UK and possible European travel, including overnight stays.
Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement, for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 30 hours per week.
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.
We’re 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.

Licences
Applicants must hold a full and current UK driving licence., We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
+ Seeing the Big Picture
+ Making Effective Decisions
+ Communicating and Influencing
+ Delivering at Pace, For your Personal Statement, please provide detailed evidence of the following:
+ Significant relevant experience of working in an enforcement environment.
+ Experience in either supporting policy development, change management or projects.
+ Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Your Personal Statement will be limited to a maximum of 750 words.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:
+ An interview and a written exercise.
The sift is due to take place 10 - 11 October 2024.
Interviews are likely to be held 24 - 25 October 2024.
This interview could be conducted via video interview, details of which will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.
We’ll try to meet the dates we’ve set out in the advert. But there may be occasions when these dates will change. We’ll give you plenty of notice of any important dates.
If you would like to find out more about what it’s 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.
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., 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 applicant’s 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).

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To thrive in this role, you will have strong enforcement experience, allowing you to review, maintain and support others regarding the enforcement of road traffic legislation.
You will be able to utilise your expert technical vehicle knowledge to develop and improve the effectiveness of DVSA’s enforcement policies, creating instructions for staff and highlighting the benefits/risks of potential policy changes. You have experience of Public Service Vehicles accessibility regulations, as well as experience of onboard diagnostics and vehicle telematics.
You will have exceptional communication skills and can express yourself in a confident and concise manner with colleagues at all levels. You will represent the Agency in a professional and clear manner, ensuring key messages are presented to both internal and external stakeholders.
You have good awareness of current enforcement operating instructions, enforcement sanctions policy and categorisation of defects.
You are self-motivated and have a keen interest in the evolution of the motor industry and this will allow you to foresee potential changes that need to be implemented., Minimum ONC or equivalent in Motor Vehicle Engineering / Maintenance & Repair, please see the attached qualification list.

Alongside your salary of £32,603, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,445 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
+ This role attracts an technical allowance of £1,450 - allowances are regularly reviewed and may change or be removed.
+ 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 King’s 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.