Description
We are seeking a Brand Protection Officer to support the protection and promotion of DVSA's good name, authority, and reputation for service.
The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating, developing, and maintaining DVSA's intellectual properties and brands, maximizing their social and economic value, and promoting a consistent and positive profile of DVSA among customers and the public.
Key responsibilities include:
- Treating all licensees fairly according to open and transparent terms and conditions
- Governing disputes with infringers and complainants, including issuing 'cease and desist' letters and negotiating resolutions
- Building business cases for the Brand Protection Lead to make recommendations to DVSA Corporate Senior Leaders
- Developing knowledge of the professional network across Civil Service departments and acting as an advisor and subject expert on illustration, design, and graphic communications
- Preparing reports and papers in collaboration with relevant internal departments
The ideal candidate will have:
- Basic knowledge and understanding of branding and intellectual property and their commercial value and strategic impact
- Experience assisting with the management of intellectual property, including researching and identifying copyright and trademark infringements
- Experience of stakeholder engagement with a coaching and mentoring perspective
In return for your hard work, you will receive:
- A salary of GBP 37,090 per year
- Employer pension contribution of 28.97% of your salary
- 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 and a privilege day for the King's birthday
- Flexible working options to encourage a great work-life balance
This role is suitable for hybrid working, with a minimum of 60% of your working time spent at either your designated workplace or another office/work location.
The selection process will consist of a sift of CV and Personal Statement, followed by an interview.