About the job Summary

Are you a strategic thinker with experience in the digital and technology sector?

Do you have experience in the formulation and execution of strategy?

Have you managed a team to deliver engaging and effective communication campaigns?

If so, then we have an exciting opportunity for you! Apply now and join us as our IT Strategy and Communication Lead here at DVLA.

Job description

As the Strategy and Communication Lead, you will work at the heart of the IT Directorate, setting out and driving the delivery of the IT strategy.

You’ll lead a team to develop innovative communication strategies and delivery plans, engaging multiple audiences to support the achievement of our exciting ambitions.

Externally this will involve building the profile and reputation of DVLA within the digital and technology sector, publicising the exciting work we do to continue to position DVLA as an exemplar of digital and business innovation.
 

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities include:

- Own the formulation of the DVLA IT strategy, consolidating input from a range of ITS and wider business stakeholders, enabling the setting of direction for DVLA IT services over the medium and longer term horizon.

- Set out a strategic comms plan in support of DVLAs technology and business innovation, utilising the local and national IT community to grow DVLA’s digital/technology capabilities.

- Accountable for the line management and development of the resources within the ITS Strategy and Communication team in ensuring capability to deliver a quality service.

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities please see the role profile attached.

• You will be dynamic with the aptitude and confidence to engage with senior leaders, influencing constructively and effectively.
• Possess tenacity and resilience to allow you to lead and set direction for various audiences.
• You are clear and fluent in your articulation.
• You will have comprehensive experience in developing, implementing and managing strategic priorities.

About us

At the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) our work matters. Impacting the lives of over 49 million people in the UK, we do more than provide driving licenses and number plates.
We’re at the forefront of digital within government, with a focus on moving away from traditional paper based transactions to new IT driven solutions. We aim to provide an excellent digital service to our customers.
We are an exemplar of supporting employee wellbeing! We invest in you, provide opportunities to learn new skills and as a result, give you the confidence to carry out your role. Our commitment to your learning and development guarantees that everyone at DVLA can reach their highest potential.
If you would like to read more about the great opportunities at DVLA please click the link here

Behaviours

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

• Leadership
• Communicating and Influencing
• Seeing the Big Picture

Technical skills

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

• SFIA - IT Strategy and Planning (ITSP) – Level 6
• SFIA - Innovation (INOV) – Level 6

Benefits Benefits

Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits. We offer generous annual leave, attractive pension options, flexible working, inclusive working environments and much more to support a healthy work/life balance.

Things you need to know Security

Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check.

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles, and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

The sift is due to take place 20th February 2020.

Interviews will be held 3rd March 2020.

Interview location to be confirmed.

We will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change. You will be provided with sufficient notice of the confirmed dates.

How to Apply

A CV setting out your career history, with key responsibilities and achievements. Please ensure you have provided reasons for any gaps within the last two years.

A Personal Statement explaining how you consider your personal skills, qualities and experience provide evidence of your suitability for the role, please focus on providing detailed evidence of the following:

• Formulating a strategy and facilitating the implementation
• Leading in a communication environment
• Developing, managing and driving a brand

Failure to submit both documents (CV and statement of suitability) will mean the panel only have limited information on which to assess your application against the criteria in the person specification.

Please note that any part of the Job Profile could be tested at sift/interview.
If invited to interview, this may consist of a range of question types. These could include questions around behaviours and how you would respond in any situation as well as specific examples of things you have done.
The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment could include:

• an interview with one or more exercises

The Department for Transport alongside other Government Departments recruit using Success Profiles. This means for each role we consider what you will need to demonstrate in order 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. For further information on Success Profiles please click here
Your interview may consist of a range of question types. These may include questions about:
• what energises and motivates you
• how you would manage situations relevant to the role
• your previous experience
• your professional skills and knowledge

You’re encouraged to become familiar with the role profile, as you may be assessed against any of the criteria recorded within.

Further Information
We have adopted anonymised recruitment. This means that your name, date of birth and other personal details will not be seen by the sift panel.

We may hold a merit list for up to twelve months. During this time, if a similar role is identified and you have been placed on the merit list you may be considered for the post. Within the merit list period, your application form and selection information may be shared across the department and its agencies.

Please see attached candidate notes for further information about our recruitment process.

If successful and transferring from another Government Department a criminal record check maybe carried out.

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.

In order to process applications without delay, we will be sending a Criminal Record Check to Disclosure and Barring Service on your behalf. However, we recognise in exceptional circumstance some candidates will want to send their completed forms direct. If you will be doing this, please advise Government Recruitment Service of your intention by emailing [email protected] stating the job reference number in the subject heading.

New entrants are expected to join on the minimum of the pay band.

Reasonable adjustment
If a person with disabilities is put at a substantial disadvantage compared to a non-disabled person, we have a duty to make reasonable changes to our processes.

If you need a change to be made so that you can make your application, you should:

Contact Government Recruitment Service via [email protected] as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need further on in the recruitment process. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at interview, or if you’re deaf, a Language Service Professional.
Any move to the Department For Transport will mean you will no longer be able to carry on claiming childcare vouchers.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Nationality requirements

Open to UK, Commonwealth and European Economic Area (EEA) and certain non EEA nationals. Further information on whether you are able to apply is available here.

Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code 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.

The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a guaranteed interview scheme (GIS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.