Earned Recognition Examiner

Government Recruitment Service; Leeds; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Civil Service pension

25 days annual leave

Flexible working options

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Leeds is seeking an Earned Recognition Examiner to assess KPI data, audit reports and applications to support compliant decisions and improve road safety.

You will work with operators, auditors and IT suppliers, providing guidance and shaping the Earned Recognition scheme while engaging with stakeholders and attending industry events.

Responsibilities

• Analyse KPI data to assess operator compliance and recommend follow-up actions.
• Conduct DBAs, gather and evaluate information to identify compliance issues and agree actions with operators.
• Assess new applications, audit reports and compliance history to support decisions.
• Investigate prohibitions and other compliance issues, gathering evidence to determine action.
• Collaborate with colleagues to assess cases and decide on further actions.
• Provide guidance to operators, auditors and IT suppliers, building stakeholder relationships.
• Contribute to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Earned Recognition scheme.
• Represent DVSA at meetings, conferences, and industry events.

Job description

Are you confident analysing information, making evidence-based decisions and working with others to improve compliance and contribute to safer roads?

As an Earned Recognition Examiner, you’ll play a key role in supporting DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme and its contribution to improving road safety. You’ll assess applications, audit reports and analyse KPI and other relevant data to assess compliance, identify issues and make informed decisions and recommendations on appropriate follow-up action.

Working with operators, auditors, IT suppliers and colleagues across DVSA, you’ll provide advice and guidance, investigate issues and help determine the right course of action to support compliance and maintain the integrity of the scheme.

You’ll also help shape and improve the scheme, bringing forward ideas, improving working practices and representing DVSA at meetings and industry events.

If you’re analytical, confident, detail-focused and have knowledge of the transport industry and/or law enforcement, we’d like to hear from you.

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 DVSA:

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Working with the Earned Recognition team to conduct a range of duties to ensure that accurate and thorough assessments are completed regarding Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), applications, audit reports and other data streams.

Working within a small team of enforcement professionals to support DVSA’s aims to provide safer driving, safer roads and safer journeys, the role involves liaising with a range of stakeholders and conducting analysis of data, including drivers hours and maintenance system KPI’s, to review and assess levels of compliance. The postholder will be required to make decisions and recommendations and to offer support to other team members where necessary.

To assist with the ongoing development of the Earned Recognition scheme with a good knowledge and understanding of I.T. systems and audit standards.

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

• Analyse KPI and other relevant data and information to assess operator compliance and make evidence-based decisions and recommendations on appropriate follow-up action.
• Conduct desk-based assessments (DBAs), gathering and evaluating information to identify compliance issues and agree appropriate actions with operators
• Assess new applications, audit reports, prohibitions and compliance history to support effective decision making within the Earned Recognition scheme.
• Investigate prohibitions, notices and other compliance issues, gathering evidence from internal and external sources to determine appropriate action
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to assess cases and reach informed decisions on appropriate further action
• Provide advice and guidance to operators, auditors, IT suppliers and colleagues, while developing effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute ideas and expertise to the ongoing development and continuous improvement of the Earned Recognition scheme, its guidance, processes and working practices.
• Represent DVSA and promote the Earned Recognition scheme positively at meetings, conferences, workshops and industry events.

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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Earned Recognition Examiner

Company: Government Recruitment Service

Salary: £32,027 to £32,027 a year

Hours: Full-time

Location: Leeds

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 21 Oct 2026

Closing date: 4 Nov 2026

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