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Strategic Traffic Officer

Hybrid in Bristol·Full-time·Added today (last checked 28 Oct)

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)

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Our summary

Salary
£32,027 a year

About £2,210 a month after tax.

Work mode
Hybrid, Bristol
Contract
Full-time
Closing date
Apply by Monday 9 November
Holiday
25 days holiday
Pension
28.97% employer pension

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

  1. Ability to analyse large datasets and produce clear, insightful reports.
  2. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders.
  3. Ability to interpret legislation and apply knowledge of drivers' hours regulations and operator licensing.
  4. Knowledge and experience of ANPR systems, equipment, and their operational use.
  5. Proficient in Microsoft Word and advanced Excel features, including formulas, pivot tables, conditional formatting, and heatmaps.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

£32,027

A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

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!

Alongside your salary of £32,027, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency contributes £9,278 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).

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

  • 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.

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

Visa & relocation

Please note that we do not hold a UK Visa & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker Licence sponsor and are unable to sponsor any individuals for Skilled Worker Sponsorship. Candidates must ensure they have the appropriate rights to work in the UK before application.

The role

Can you spot trends in data and use your analytical skills to make a real impact?

Have you gained experience working with compliance, enforcement, or operator licensing activities?

Are you confident building relationships, influencing others, and communicating complex information clearly?

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

The team plays a key role in supporting DVSA's roadside enforcement and compliance activities. Using a range of data sources, including ANPR systems and compliance information, the team identifies trends, assesses risk, and provides intelligence that helps target enforcement activity where it is needed most. Working closely with operational colleagues and stakeholders, the team delivers accurate analysis and reports to support informed decision-making, improve road safety, and promote compliance across the commercial vehicle industry. The department combines analytical expertise, regulatory knowledge, and innovative use of technology to help ensure fair, effective, and intelligence-led enforcement.

To provide support as a central control point for all Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) / Weighing in Motion (WIMS) related activities.

Main areas of responsibility: to support DVSA enforcement teams and the Office of the Traffic Commissioner by the monitoring and the abstraction of data from the ANPR network for use in the effective targeting of the seriously and serially non-compliant by live monitoring and co-ordination and providing ANPR data and supporting evidence for identification of serious offences for both the vehicle and driver sides of the Agency.

Ensure the smooth running and effective use of equipment and data.

Provide a reporting and analysis service to the business that delivers information with insight and supports the planning and decision-making process.

What you'll do

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

  1. Produce intelligence and evidential reports from ANPR data.
  2. Monitor ANPR activity and identify high-risk locations.
  3. Direct enforcement teams to target vehicles using digital radios.
  4. Deliver accurate analysis, reporting, and business insights.
  5. Provide support across Operations teams.
  6. Escalate and help resolve technical issues.
  7. Monitor ANPR usage and report concerns.
  8. Coordinate activities and ensure objectives are delivered in line with DVSA procedures.

How you'll work

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

Full time roles consist of 37 hours per week.

Whilst we welcome applications from those looking to work with us on a part time basis, there is a business requirement for the successful candidate to be able to work at least 35 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 (one of the locations cited in the advert) or, when required for business reasons, in another office/work location/visiting stakeholders. Your designated workplace will be your contractual place of work. There may be occasions where you are required to attend above the minimum expectation.

If you have a question about hybrid working, part time/job share hours, flexible working, travelling for work, or require a reasonable adjustment, please contact the Vacancy Holder during the recruitment process to avoid possible disappointment later in the process should your working arrangements not be compatible with the requirements of the role (see below for contact details).

Apply before

Apply before 11:55 pm on Monday 9th November 2026

Reference number

486672

Job grade

Executive Officer

Contract type

Permanent

Number of jobs available

1

Location

Avonmouth, Bristol

Job description

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.

Security Checks

If not already held the post holder will be required to undertake and obtain Non-Police Personnel Vetting (NPPV) security checks to Level 3 whilst in post. The post holder may also be required to undertake and obtain National Security Vetting (NSV) level whilst in post.

To meet the National Security Vetting requirements at this level you will need to have continuously resided in the UK 3 years. You can still be considered if you were posted abroad as part of your service with HM Forces/Government, taken a gap year and spent the year travelling.

Behaviours

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

  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Communicating and Influencing
  • Making Effective Decisions
  • Delivering at Pace

Job contact :

  • Name : Helen Norman
  • Email : helen.norman@dvsa.gov.uk

Recruitment team

  • Email : dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk

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Hiring process

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

Our selection process ensures a comprehensive assessment of each applicant's 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

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

Stage 1: Sift

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

  • Experience - you will be asked to provide a CV (unlimited wordcount) and personal statement (750-word count). Please provide evidence of your Experience of the following:
  1. Analysing data and producing clear reports to support decision-making.
  2. Strong communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
  3. Knowledge of relevant legislation, ANPR systems, and advanced Excel tools.

The sift will take place week from 10/11/2026

Stage 2: Interview

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

  • Behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Communicating & Influencing, Making Effective Decisions, Delivering at Pace
  • Experience

The interviews will take place week commencing 30/11/2026

This interview will be conducted in person at our Avonmouth office (Merebank Road, Avonmouth, Bristol, BS11 8AQ.). Further details will be provided to you should you be selected for interview.

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

We will also hold a 12-month reserve list for this role, which may lead to potential opportunities beyond the role you applied for.

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Additional information

Operational Delivery Profession (ODP) is the largest and most diverse professional community across the Civil Service. Many of us will have an association with several professional communities or specialisms, ODP applies to all public facing roles / or a role that is primarily aligned to supporting the work of those with public facing roles. All critical to the delivery of UK public services.

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.

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. For instance, you may need wheelchair access at an interview, or if you're deaf, a Language Service Professional.

If you need a reasonable adjustment so that you can complete your application, you should contact Government Recruitment Service via dftrecruitment.grs@cabinetoffice.gov.uk as soon as possible before the closing date to discuss your needs.

This job advert contains links to the DfT Careers website. Our website provides useful guidance and information that can support you during the application process. If you are experiencing accessibility problems with any attachments on this advert or the information on our website, please contact the email address in the 'Contact point for applicants' section.

For more information about how we hire, and for useful tips on submitting your application for this role, visit the How We Hire page of our DfT Careers website. You can find detailed information about the recruitment process and what to expect when applying for a role.

If your application is successful but you have been dismissed from the Civil Service, your application could be removed at the pre-employment checking stage depending on the nature of the dismissal.

Applicants who are successful at interview will be, as part of pre-employment screening, subject to a check on the Internal Fraud Database (IFD). This check will provide information about employees who have been dismissed for fraud or dishonesty offences. This check also applies to employees who resign or otherwise leave before being dismissed for fraud or dishonesty had their employment continued. Any applicant's details held on the IFD will be refused employment. A candidate is not eligible to apply for a role within the Civil Service if the application is made within a 5-year period following a dismissal for carrying out internal fraud against government.

All External applicants and current employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) will be required to undergo a Social Media Check. A Social Media Check is a review of your publicly available online activity, typically across platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and others. The purpose is to identify any public posts or content that could raise concerns for employers, such as:

  • Hate speech or discriminatory behaviour
  • Threats or acts of violence
  • Illegal activity or substance misuse
  • Sexually explicit material
  • Extremist views or affiliations

Importantly, this check does not involve hacking into your accounts or accessing private messages. It only considers content you have chosen to make public. Employers use this kind of screening to help ensure their workplace remains safe, inclusive, and aligned with company values. It's not about judging your personality or lifestyle-it's about checking for potential red flags that might affect the role or company culture. If you have questions or concerns about the social media check, we would be happy to explain in more detail what's being looked at and how your data is handled securely and fairly.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.

People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

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)

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.

The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.

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).

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.

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: Visit the Civil Service Commission website Here

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