Policy Advisor - Zero Emission Vehicle Incentives

Employer:

Government Recruitment Service

Location:

Birmingham

Pay:

£35,663 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

04/04/2026

Can you draft clear, high quality written material?

Are you able to collaborate with range of internal and external stakeholders?

Have you managed priorities, worked flexibly, and met tight deadlines?

If so, we'd love to hear from you The Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) is at the forefront of devising and implementing policy to transition the transport sector to net zero emissions by 2050. It is a joint unit working within two government departments the Department for Transport (DfT) and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ). OZEV manages a range of nationally significant policies, including the phase out of all new non zero emission cars and vans in 2030 and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, the largest carbon emissions reduction measure in Government.

The change required is profound.

It will require transformation across the economy, from the way cars are manufactured and regulated to the electricity infrastructure under our streets and power generated across the country.

Government, industry, consumer groups and others are working together to achieve this transformation.

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 Policy opportunities at the Department for Transport

• Department for Transport Careers This policy area has strong interest from across Government as well as external stakeholders.

There are also operational aspects to the role, working with the grants team in DVLA to run the applications process smoothly and supporting the management of the Plug in Vehicle and Electric Car Grants.

This is an exciting position that will provide you with valuable insights into policy, operational delivery, engagement and political facets of a major environmental policy.

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

• Lead policy for the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle Grant, ensuring environmental alignment, value for money, and budget affordability.
• Support operations for wider OZEV grants, including applicant engagement, delivery partners, and payment processes.
• Contribute to OZEV's accessibility work, collaborating with industry and government to ensure an inclusive transition to zero emission vehicles.
• Prepare ministerial submissions, briefings, and responses to parliamentary questions.

For further information on the role, please read the 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.

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