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? Location: Swansea (Hybrid)

? Salary: £57,515 - A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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


Reporting to the Head of Centres of Excellence, this role will lead DVLA’s sustainability, environmental and compliance agenda, shaping how the organisation responds to the climate challenge and delivers lasting environmental impact.


You will drive the development and delivery of the Sustainability Management Plan, working across DVLA and with Government partners to embed sustainable thinking into everyday decision-making. Building strong relationships and influencing at all levels, you will champion innovation, challenge existing approaches and turn strategy into practical, measurable outcomes.


Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Development of an overarching action plan and programme to deliver the strategic objectives and outcomes including meeting the Greening Government Commitments and developing and delivering a Net Zero programme.
  • Working across the organisation to ensure that Sustainability objectives are fully integrated into the delivery models of each Directorate.
  • Maintaining and developing the ISO14001 Environmental Management accreditation which the Agency currently holds.


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. 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

Essential qualifications:

Holds appropriate accreditation for responsibilities aligned to this core role e.g. MISEP for core sustainability operations roles, MCIEEM for Ecologists, MEI for Energy Managers, CIWM or CIWEM for waste managers, MIES for environmental sciences, Chartered Forester for Foresters.


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

  • Demonstrable leadership experience where you have successfully managed and motivated a team.
  • Experience of where you have worked within a professional sustainability environment.
  • Experience of where you have driven change and implemented continuous improvement strategies.
  • Experience of where you have demonstrated effective communication skills and have built relationships with a variety of stakeholders.
  • Evidence of your knowledge of current legislation relating to sustainability and ISO14001.


? Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th January 2026