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  • Lead Enterprise Architect

    Would you like to play a pivotal part in shaping and delivering the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA’s) enterprise architecture strategy?

    If you have a strategic mindset, strong leadership skills, and a passion for innovation, we would love to hear from you.

    Job description
    As a Lead Enterprise Architect at DVLA, you will be instrumental in helping to define and maintain the organisation’s enterprise architecture vision, strategy, and roadmaps; covering current, transitional, and future states. You will lead efforts across multiple architectural domains, ensuring alignment with DVLA’s objectives and fostering continual improvement. 

    In addition, there is an exciting opportunity to support a function that may require DV clearance. While this is not a mandatory requirement for the role, with your agreement, DVLA will apply for it on your behalf once you are in post, offering further scope for professional growth and influence. 

    More information on 20/2/26

    February 13, 2026
  • Principal Core Enterprise Architect

    More information on 20/2/26

    February 13, 2026
  • HEO Test Engineer

    Would you like the opportunity to work with the latest technologies reaching 50 million users? The DVLA and Inspire People are partnering together to bring you an exciting opportunity for a Test Engineer to work on analysing and assuring the quality of DVLAs software to build products quickly and safely. As a Test Engineer at DVLA, you will help build world class digital services that pave the way for DVLA’s business transformation. £35,663 plus excellent Civil Service benefits and 27% pension. Flexible, hybrid working from Swansea, a great place to work, live and play, with a healthy work-life balance on how and where you work.

    Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

    • 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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
    • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

    Find out more about what it’s like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency – Department for Transport Careers

    Job description

    A Test Engineer is responsible for creating solutions that enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of testing processes. They apply established engineering standards to design, develop, and execute a range of technical tests.

    This role ensures a high‑quality, reliable testing service by planning, designing, and performing all testing activities, including work on legacy systems.

    The Test Engineer verifies and validates code using appropriate tools and methodologies, supporting the Scrum team in delivering tasks and achieving a clear definition of ‘done.’

    Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:

    • Determine test scope and estimate the effort required
    • Use technical tooling and engineering approaches to design and execute tests
    • Develop reports, record outcomes and support the resolution of defects
    • Contribute to and follow engineering practices and standards

    For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only – whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

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

    • You will be comfortable reading and writing stories in the Gherkin specification language.
    • You will have real experience of using test tooling to assist you in testing both web-based user interfaces and APIs. You will proactively look to implement Continuous Testing principles to speed up the feedback cycle for all elements of quality, such as security and accessibility.
    • You will have experience as a Test Analyst or Test Engineer and able to work across multiple delivery squads and be able to have difficult conversations when your testing has identified defects. You will actively seek and consider input of people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives and collaborate with others to share information, resources and support.

    Working for the DVLA Digital Team
    At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that’ll wash across the nation. Here the work you’re doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.  

    To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog

    Additional Information Working Hours/office attendance & travel requirements

    This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

    The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (the location cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

    Visa Sponsorship
    Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.  

    Security Check
    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, candidates will be required to have at least 5 years continuous residency in the UK. All applicants for this role must ensure that they meet this minimum residency requirement – if you do not, your application will be withdrawn.

    Behaviours:

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

    • Working Together
    • Delivering at Pace

    Technical Skills:

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

    • Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Designing and executing tests – working
    • Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Test and quality planning – working

    Benefits
    Alongside your salary of £35,663, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £10,331 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

    Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:

    • Best in class learning and development tailored to your role   
    • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance   
    • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues   
    • Generous employer contribution of 28.9%, depending on chosen pension scheme  
    • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
    • Digital communities with clear career frameworks  
    • On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)  
    • On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar   
    • 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing by 1 each year (up to 30) & 8 Bank Holidays plus an additional Privilege Day to mark the King’s birthday. 
    • 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme providing free confidential help and advice for staff.
    • Free parking

    Find out more about the benefits of working at DfT and its agencies (opens in a new window).

    Selection process details
    This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

    How To Apply:
    Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant’s qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.   

    The selection process for this role will be:

    Stage 1: Sift of CV

    Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview

    Stage 3: Interview

    You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.

    Stage 1: Sift of CV
    As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).

    Upon receipt of your CV, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift. Please note; the sift will be completed on a rolling basis whilst the campaign is still live and so there is potential for feedback to be shared with you (on your application) before the advert closes.

    To apply please click ‘Apply at advertiser’s site’ at the bottom of the page. For this role you will need to submit a CV. Within your CV please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria:

    • Experience in software testing, including manual and/or automated testing, defect management, and test creation.
    • Familiarity with testing tools (e.g. X-Ray/Bruno) and understanding of software development life cycles.
    • Ability to work with and gain an understanding of digital products and data, using designs and user stories.
    • Evidence of identifying, diagnosing, and resolving bugs found during testing.

    The sift will take place week commencing 23/02/26.

    Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview
    If at sift your application is successful, you will be invited to the first stage of the interview process (hosted by Inspire People), where you will be asked to complete a pre-recorded video interview (this again will be based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).  

    If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to a final stage interview (which will include an assessment) and be conducted by DVLA Hiring Managers.  

    Stage 3: 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 interview will include:  
       
    Behaviours  Success Profiles

    * Working Together

    * Delivering at Pace

    Technical Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework

    * Designing and executing tests – working

    * Test and quality planning – working

    Final stage interviews will take place from 09/03/26.

    This interview will be conducted face to face, details of which will be provided, should you be selected for interview. 

    Please familiarise yourself with the Digital & Data Profession Framework as you will be tested on elements of these during the interview stage. 

    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 visit our Careers website.   

    You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site (opens in a new window).

    Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.

    Further information on the selection process
    Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

    We will also hold a 12 reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here

    Security

    Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

    See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

    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.

    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).

    Apply and further information

    This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
    The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
    Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

    Contact point for applicants

    Job contact:

    • Name: Andrew Medhurst
    • Email: andrew@inspirepeople.net

    Tel: 020 7871 8558 

    Recruitment team:

    • Email: ITSRecruitment@dvla.gov.uk

    Further information

    If you feel your application has not been treated
    in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission.

    Attachments

    Role Profile – Test Engineer Opens in new window(pdf, 185kB)
    DVLA Digital Job Brochure – V1 2025 (1) Opens in new window(pdf, 2074kB)
    January 26, 2026
  • Senior Project Manager

    Do you have experience in project management and successfully implementing change?

    Do you thrive on leading from the front when delivering projects, bringing structure and clarity to a complex and changing environment?

    If you can build and utilise strong relationships at a senior level in order to deliver project outcomes, we would love to hear from you!

    Please refer to ‘How to Apply’ section for information as to what to include within your CV. 

    Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

    • 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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
    • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

    Read more in the Benefits section below!

    Find out more about what it’s like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency – Department for Transport Careers

    Familiarisation Session
    Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it’s like to work at DVLA? If so, DVLA are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually ‘meet the team’ on 18th February at 12pm.

    Please click here to book on

    Job Description
    We are looking for experienced Project Managers to take responsibility for leading and driving the delivery of a range of key strategic transformational change projects.

    Your day-to-day responsibilities will include managing one or more complex, medium/high risk programmes or projects, delivering changes via multi-disciplinary, matrix-managed teams.

    As a strong and experienced project leader, you will be responsible for creating a cohesive delivery environment, motivating and supporting your teams with any challenges that they may face. You will be responsible for securing and managing internal resources and external suppliers, taking full responsibility for budgetary forecasting and management, managing the dependencies and interfaces with other projects, programmes and BAU operations.

    You will lead multi-disciplinary teams delivering a range of transformational digital, technology and business change projects, planning in detail through all lifecycle stages, and working collaboratively to realise benefits and achieve business outcomes. In addition to strong change management skills, individuals that have an interest and experience in delivering change through technology would thrive in our environment.

    Our Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) capability sits within the IT Services (ITS) Directorate, where we take responsibility for managing and delivering strategic change programmes across the entire Agency. This role will report directly to one of our Portfolio Managers, where you will work as part of their senior team within a programme environment. You will play an active and critical part in improving the performance of the wider project delivery environment.

    At the Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA), PPM is about more than just technology delivery. Our projects and programmes encompass the full business change lifecycle, covering areas such as customer migration and digital channel shift, business process improvement, strategic procurement, asset replacement, and IT infrastructure delivery. All the while, we focus on improving outcomes for our customers, stakeholders and staff, which makes the DVLA Change Portfolio an exciting and challenging environment within which to work.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3Knp4Vxj5o&list=PLF5emsLAajcB-egy8OiTRQ_wrewOBlX2I 

    Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to:

    • Project Management: Day to day management and leadership of the project and the project team. Provide effective leadership and management controls. Set project controls. Design the project structure and organisation appropriate to stage. Set appropriate delivery methodologies. Develop detailed plans. Manage effective transition between project phases.
    • Risks & Issues: Identify and monitor project risks and issues. Develop mitigating actions and escalate as appropriate. Identify and work with related projects to manage interdependencies.
    • Budget: Develop the budget and track delivery within budget.
    • Stakeholder Management: Identify and manage stakeholder relationships and need for senior level support. Manage internal and external relationships as appropriate. Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills they need. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public.

    About you
    You will have a depth of experience of successfully managing medium or large-scale projects, with a track record of delivering a range of business outcomes.

    You may have gathered relevant professional project management qualifications over the course of your career (Prince2, Prince2Agile, MSP, MoP, and/or APMP, or equivalent). If these are not already held, then you must be willing to work towards them once in role.

    Your leadership approach will see you lead from the front and drive those around you to achieve shared objectives, while using your team and wider networks to ensure the right things happen. You will be comfortable with empowerment, using your problem-solving skills to evaluate the best solutions while presenting your findings persuasively in order to gain buy-in.

    You will be confident when making decisions and handling difficult conversations with others, professionally and with sensitivity. You will have excellent communication skills, adapting your style and quickly developing rapport to maximise both impact and understanding.

    You will be comfortable engaging at all levels across DVLA, DfT and Government where required, acting as an ambassador for DVLA change delivery and the wider Government Project Delivery Profession.

    Additional information
    Working for the Digital Team At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that’ll wash across the nation. Here the work you’re doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.

    This role is full time only. Full time roles at DVLA consist of 37 hours per week.

    This role is suitable for hybrid working, which is a non-contractual arrangement where a combination of workplace and home-based working can be accommodated subject to business requirements.

    The expectation at present is a minimum of 60% of your working time a month will be spent at either your designated workplace (the location cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

    Visa Sponsorship Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship.

    Benefits
    Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you’ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits:

    • Best in class learning and development tailored to your role
    • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance
    • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues
    • Generous employer contribution of 28.97%, depending on chosen pension scheme
    • Digital communities with clear career frameworks
    • On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)
    • On-site nursery, restaurants and coffee bar
    • 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.
    • Free Parking.

    How to apply
    The selection process for this role will be:

    Stage 1: Sift of CV

    Stage 2: Video Interview

    Stage 3: Interview and Assessment

    You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.

    Stage 1: Sift As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert). Upon receipt of your CV, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift.

    For this role you will need to submit a CV. Within your CV please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria:

    • Demonstrating your depth of experience in successfully leading and implementing complex projects or programmes: describing how you took personal accountability for project outcomes.
    • Building strong relationships, managing stakeholders at a senior level effectively and with confidence.
    • Experience of selecting and implementing project controls and methodologies appropriate to a technical or business change project, in order to deliver against time, cost and quality objectives. Can describe the governance arrangements put in place in order to ensure successful delivery, and demonstrate how project controls have been utilised within those governance arrangements.
    • Experience of defining and developing delivery plans in a complex change environment; describing how you ensured they were viable.

    The sift will take place on 26th February 2026.

    Should we receive a high volume of quality applications, we may invite a shortlist of the highest scoring candidates to interview. This means that some applications that meet the required standard could be placed ‘on hold’ after the sift and invited to interview if the vacant position(s) remain unfilled. You will be notified if your application is being put ‘on hold’ once the sift has been completed. Following interviews, any applicants remaining on hold will be notified by the panel of the next steps regarding their application.

    Stage 2: Pre-recorded video interview If at sift your application is successful, you will be invited to the first stage of the interview process (hosted by Inspire People), where you will be asked to complete a pre-recorded video interview (this again will be based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert). If you are successful at this stage, you will be invited to a final stage interview (which will include an assessment) and be conducted by DVLA Hiring Managers.

    Stage 3 Interview and Assessment 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.

    Interview
    The selection process will be designed specifically for the role. As a result, your assessment will include:

    • An interview and presentation

    Behaviours – Success Profiles

    • Leadership

    Technical – Project Delivery Capability Framework 

    • Project Delivery: Planning (Skill level: Practitioner)
    • Project Delivery: Stakeholder Engagement (Skill level: Practitioner)
    • Project Delivery: Governance (Skill level: Practitioner)   

    Experience – 

    • Experience in successfully leading and implementing complex projects or programmes.

    Assessment and Interview Final stage interviews will take place from 16th March 2026.

    This interview will be conducted face to face, details of which will be provided, should you be selected for interview.

    Please familiarise yourself with the Project Delivery Framework as you will be tested on elements of these during the interview stage.

    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.

    Use of AI
    Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

    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. Complete the “Assistance required” section in the “Additional requirements” page of your application form to tell us what changes or help you might need during the recruitment process. 

    Job Contact:
    Zymante Gintalaite (Zee)
    Email: zee@inspirepeople.net

    Attachments

    Role Profile Opens in new window(pdf, 204kB)
    DVLA Digital Job Brochure – V1 2025 Opens in new window(pdf, 2038kB)

    Click here to view the advert on CS Jobs 

    January 16, 2026
  • Lead Product Manager

    Are you an experienced product leader who enjoys taking responsibility and pushing boundaries? Would you like the opportunity to manage a complex portfolio of products at the heart of the delivery of DVLA change programmes. We are partnering exclusively with DVLA to bring you an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Product Manager. £69,501, 28% employer pension contribution and other benefits. Flexible, hybrid working from Swansea.

    Would you like to find out more about the role, the digital team and what it’s like to work at DVLA? If so, we are organising a familiarisation session where you can virtually ‘meet the team’ on Wednesday 28th January at 12:00pm 

    Please click here to book on.

    Job summary

    Within our ITS directorate, we are recruiting a Product Leader with responsibility for managing and leading a number of products within a product portfolio containing multiple individual products.

    Are you an experienced product leader who enjoys taking responsibility and pushing boundaries?

    If so, we’d love to hear from you!

    Joining our department comes with many benefits, including:

    • 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), plus 8 bank holidays a privilege day for the King’s birthday
    • Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.

    Read more in the Benefits section below!

    Find out more about what it’s like working at Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency – Department for Transport Careers

    Job description

    As a lead Product Manager you will oversee a portfolio of digital products, manage cross-functional teams, and act as a key liaison between technical teams, stakeholders, and senior leadership.

    The Lead Product Manager role is a critical role in driving the development and maintenance of new and existing DVLA services during and exciting period of development.

     Key elements of this role are:

    • Managing a portfolio of products, providing leadership, direction and escalation, whilst also acting as product manager for the most complex areas.
    • Define and articulate a portfolio level product vision, roadmap, and strategy, aligning with organisational goals and government digital transformation objectives.
    • Collaborate with internal business teams, senior leadership and external stakeholders to gather requirements, manage expectations, and ensure alignment.
    • Drive agile and lean product development processes, ensuring timely delivery within scope, budget, and quality standards.
    • Ensure operational running of the product, be involved in any ongoing incidents and support the prioritisation of the team tin the resolution of the issues and defects vs ongoing change commitments.
    • Setting strategy and managing resource allocation within product to support product development as well as operational management of the product.
    • Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure product success and drive continuous improvement.
    • Working closely with other Lead Product Managers to ensure synergy across the product organisation.
    • Contribute to the DVLA product management capability to build and develop standards and guidance across the capability.
    • Working closely with the Head of Product to provide leadership and direction within the product community.
    • Being involved in hiring Senior Product Managers and managing any related contracts.
    • Budgeting and forecasting across the product portfolio.
    • Manage and mentor a team of product managers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

    Lead Product Managers manage a complex portfolio of products at the heart of the delivery of DVLA change programmes. You will be responsible for line management, development and coaching of Senior Product managers, providing the escalation route through to the Head of Product and ensuring the consolidated delivery of technical change across multiple squads.

    You will be confident challenging approaches and be a positive role model of the values, attitudes and behaviours of the capability. You will set the vision and strategy of the technical outcomes, manage dependencies, and identify and manage priorities to ensure the successful delivery of the technical products based on introducing value within the products.

    You will need to have excellent communication skills and will engage with senior stakeholders at all levels to support the effective delivery of those products and services. 

    You will own the development and continuous improvement of the product portfolio, turning the vision into reality. You will ensure the product vision is delivered in the most effective way, building something that is reusable and transformational.  You will be responsible for balancing requirements within in change initiatives across multiple programmes, continuous product improvements to ensure the product is maintained to DVLA standards, managing defects, technical debt and other improvements identified.

    You will work closely with Project and Portfolio Management teams to align any project plans of approved change initiatives with your roadmap for delivery.

    You will work closely and collaborate with service owners and other stakeholders across directorates to understand the aims, objectives and changes required by the services that will be facilitated and implemented by your product. 

    Your responsibilities will include but will not be limited to: 

    • Manage people and products at a strategic, technical, and working level
    • Maintain the high-level roadmap at a portfolio level and ensuring all product within the portfolio have coherent road maps
    • Be involved in a range of programme management activities relevant to their product portfolio
    • Be involved in recruiting product managers at all levels and contractors
    • Provide leadership in your portfolio and across the local product community, working closely with the head of product

    For further information on the role, please read the attached role profile. Please note that the role profile is for information purposes only – whilst all elements are relevant to the role, they may not all be assessed during the recruitment process. This job advert will detail exactly what will be assessed during the recruitment process.

    Great line management is important to us as an organisation, and we will equip and support line managers to develop the skills set out in the Civil Service Line Management Standards. We aim to empower line managers to create teams where people can flourish and deliver excellent outcomes for the public. 

    Required experience:

    This role requires strong leadership and communication skills, and the ability to understand the impact actions have on the organisation.

    The successful candidate will have experience of mobilising large scale product deliveries, driving a positive team culture, supporting professional development and be able to motivate teams to be fully engaged in their work. As a leader it’s important that you can be a strong advocate for continuous professional development and be an ambassador for changing culture across government.

    You will be an experienced product manager, ideally with a technical background. You will have experience in the delivery of a range of complex and large-scale change in a fast-paced environment, including the successful use of agile methodologies, and have a sound understanding of the digital landscape.

    You are experienced in creating and maintaining a portfolio level product vision and high-level roadmap and also setting strategy and managing resource allocation for solution development programmes.

    You must have experience in delivering enterprise scale digital products and services and of balancing multiple priorities. In addition, you will be professionally curious taking an interest in the development of the wider community and always looking at the big picture.

    You will already hold or will be expected to commit to undertaking appropriate development and qualifications to achieve professional standards of technical product management, up to Certified Scrum Professional Product Owner.

    Working for the Digital Team

    At DVLA, licensing is just the start. Every project you implement, touch and deliver has a ripple effect that’ll wash across the nation. Here the work you’re doing has the capacity to change the way 50 million people interact with our services. As we aim to keep our roads some of the safest in the world, our innovative, transformative digital-led services help optimise a nation of individuals and business every single day.  

    To see how our people are transforming our digital services, head over to our DVLA Digital Services Blog and, to understand more about the great opportunities and benefits of working at DVLA read our Inside DVLA blog. 

    Visa Sponsorship

    Please take note that DVLA does not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker License sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. 

    Security Check

    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check. To allow for meaningful checks to be carried out, candidates will be required to have at least 5 years continuous residency in the UK. All applicants for this role must ensure that they meet this minimum residency requirement – if you do not, your application will be withdrawn.

    Behaviours (for interview stage only)

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

    • Leadership

    Technical skills (for interview stage only)

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

    • Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Life Cycle Management (Expert)
    • Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Strategic Ownership (Expert)
    • Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Product Management (Expert)
    • Government Digital and Data Profession Capability Framework – Stakeholder Relationship management (Expert)

    Benefits

    Alongside your salary of £69,501, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency contributes £20,134 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

    Passionate, reliable and always willing to push yourself and those around you, you’ll continue to seek improvement in your own role and challenge us too. Because we pride ourselves on how we approach your development. From training courses to specialist skills workshops and opportunities to grow your expertise, we thrive when you thrive. You can find out more about all of the above here alongside a full list of our benefits:     

    • Best in class learning and development tailored to your role    
    • An environment with flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance    
    • A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity with a range of staff communities to support all our colleagues    
    • Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary. Read more about Civil Service Pensions here
    • Digital communities with clear career frameworks   
    • On-site gym plus personal training available (membership applies)   
    • On-site nursery, restaurant and coffee bar    
    • 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. 
    • Free parking     

    There are many more opportunities and great benefits of working at DVLA, visit our Careers website for further information.     

    Things you need to know

    Artificial intelligence

    Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

    Selection process details

    This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

    How to apply:

    Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant’s qualifications, skills, and potential fit within our organisation.   

    The selection process for this role will be:

    Stage 1: Sift of CV and Personal Statement

    Stage 2: Interview and Assessment

    You must be successful at each stage to progress to the next stage.

    Stage 1: Sift

    As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a CV and 750-word personal statement to Inspire People (our Recruitment Partners) which outlines your experience and suitability for the role (based on the experience points outlined in the essential criteria on this advert).   

    On receipt of your CV and personal statement, DVLA Hiring Managers will complete a sift. Please note; the sift will be completed on a rolling basis whilst the campaign is still live and so there is potential for feedback to be shared with you (on your application) before the advert closes.  

    To apply please click ‘Apply at advertiser’s site’ at the bottom of the page.

    For this role you will need to submit a CV and Personal Statement. 

    Within your CV and personal statement, please provide detailed evidence of your experience of the following essential criteria:  

    • Delivering a portfolio of enterprise scale digital products and services or managed multiple individual products
    • Setting strategy and managing resource allocation for solution development programmes
    • Creating and maintaining a portfolio level product vision and high-level roadmap

      The sift will take place on 10th February 2026.

    Stage 2: Interview and additional assessment

    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. 

    At interview stage, you will be assessed against the following Success Profile elements:

    Behaviours:
    Leadership

    Experience:

    Technical:
    Government Digital and Data Profession – Lifecycle Management (Expert)
    Government Digital and Data Profession – Strategic Ownership (Expert)
    Government Digital and Data Profession – Product Management (Expert)
    Government Digital and Data Profession – Stakeholder Relationship Management (Expert)

    You will also be required to create and deliver a presentation. Guidance will be provided if you are invited to interview.

    Interview and assessment will take place from 23rd February 2026. Please note that we will try to meet the dates set out in the advert. There may be occasions when these dates will change.

    This interview will be conducted in person at our Swansea office (DVLA, Swansea, SA6 7JL). Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.

    Appointments for this position will be made in order of merit. If you are successful in the selection process but there are no further available posts for the advertised role, you may be contacted to discuss an offer for a lower graded role (with similar experience and responsibility requirements). 

    If you are unsuccessful in the selection process, your application may be considered for a lower graded position if your demonstrated skills and experience meet the requirements of the alternative position. Candidates will be considered in order of merit. 

    You can find out more about our hiring process, how to apply, and application and interview guidance on our careers site (opens in a new window).

    Further information on the selection process

    Feedback on your application can only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

    We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for. You can read more about our reserve lists here. Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

    Security

    Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.

    Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).

    See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).

    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.

    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).

    Apply and further information

    This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.

    The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).

    Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

    Contact point for applicants

    Job contact :

    • Name: Alison Whitehead
    • Email: alison@inspirepeople.net

    The full advert can be viewed here:

    Lead Product Manager – Civil Service Jobs – GOV.UK

    Recruitment team

    • Email: ITSRecruitment@dvla.gov.uk

    Further information

    If you feel your application has not been treated
    in accordance with the Recruitment Principles and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact Government Recruitment Services via email: dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

    If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission:

    Click here (https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/) to visit Civil Service Commission

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    Role Profile (type, size)

    DVLA Digital Job Brochure – V1 2025 (type, size)

     
    December 3, 2025

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