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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Thursday 13th November 2025

? Location: Swansea (Hybrid)

? Salary: £44,241 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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

We are looking for a proactive and influential Wellbeing and Inclusion Lead to drive DVLA’s inclusion and wellbeing agenda. You will lead the delivery of our Wellbeing and Inclusion Strategy, ensuring alignment with the wider Civil Service, DfT and DVLA priorities.

You will develop strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, staff networks and support groups, representing the Agency in departmental and cross-government forums. Using your expertise in equality legislation and policy, you will translate complex requirements into practical actions, ensuring DVLA meets its statutory obligations.

The role involves analysing data to identify trends, developing new policies, and leading initiatives that build awareness, capability and cultural change across the organisation. You will provide professional advice and guidance to senior leaders and colleagues, supporting the creation of an inclusive and healthy workplace where everyone can thrive.

This is an exciting and diverse role for an experienced inclusion and wellbeing professional who is passionate about making a difference. You will have the opportunity to shape and influence our approach, champion best practice, and lead initiatives that have a lasting impact on how we support our people and deliver our services. It’s a busy yet rewarding position that offers variety, visibility and the chance to work collaboratively across the organisation and beyond to create a truly inclusive and supportive culture.

Top Responsibilities

* Networking and building relationships with internal and external stakeholders, customers and support groups on the development of Wellbeing and Inclusion initiatives, including representing the Agency in Civil Service, Departmental and external forums when necessary.

* Being responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery on progress of actions on the Agency’s Wellbeing and Inclusion Strategy, ensuring these directly relate to the wider Civil Service and DfT Inclusion and Wellbeing agenda and, regularly reviewing actions to ensure timely execution and priorities are achieved.

* Translating complex equality legislation into practice to ensure DVLA meets its statutory requirements.

* Analysing D&I Management Information (MI) to identify emerging gaps and trends which may need to be addressed to improve equality and wellbeing, to implement actions to continuously improve the business objectives and staff compliance.

* Providing leadership for the development, implementation and communication of wellbeing and inclusion initiatives, using appropriate styles to raise awareness of the wellbeing and inclusion agenda. Ensuring key messages and information for both internal and external audiences are appropriately conveyed, encouraging staff to take responsibility in creating an inclusive culture in the workplace and for our customers.

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:

* Providing leadership for the development, implementation and communication of wellbeing and inclusion initiatives to help create an inclusive culture in the workplace.

* Being responsible for the development, maintenance and delivery of a business wellbeing and inclusion Action Plan, ensuring it directly relates to the business’ statutory obligations.

* Analysing Management Information sources to identify emerging gaps and trends which may need to be addressed to improve wellbeing and inclusion.

* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities while delivering to multiple deadlines.

If you do not already hold CIPD Level 5, you must be willing to work towards this once in role.

How to Apply
? Read the full job description and apply at Civil Service Jobs using the link provided

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Thursday 13th November 2025