Enforcement & Compliance Officer

Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA); Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK government agency seeks a dedicated Prosecutor for vehicle tax and insurance-related offences. You will represent the agency at Magistrates’ Court, manage enforcement cases, and engage with customers to promote compliance. This varied role involves working closely with police and other enforcement agencies to ensure regulations are followed, contributing to safer roads across the UK. Strong communication and experience in an enforcement or legal environment are essential for success in this rewarding position.

Benefits

Employer pension contribution of 28.97%

25 days annual leave increasing with service

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience within an enforcement or legal environment is advantageous.
• Strong drive to help combat vehicle crime and ensure road safety.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle enforcement cases at the prosecution stage.
• Verify facts and documents to support decisions on court proceedings.
• Prepare cases for court and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Present cases on behalf of the agency in magistrates’ court.

Skills

Experience in enforcement or legal environment

Strong communication skills

Customer engagement

Ability to manage cases

Job description

The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) plays a vital role in keeping Britain’s roads safe and efficient. We are responsible for the registration and licensing of drivers in Great Britain and vehicles across the UK, as well as the collection and enforcement of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED). Our work ensures that only qualified drivers and correctly taxed vehicles are on the road. Our key responsibilities include issuing photocard driving licences and vehicle registration certificates, recording driver endorsements and medical conditions, and taking enforcement action against tax evaders. We also register and issue tachograph cards, sell personalised registrations, and support law enforcement by providing crucial data to police and intelligence services. In addition, we offer anonymised data services to authorised users, helping inform public and private sector decision‑making. At DVLA, we are committed to delivering services that are simple, secure, and efficient, making a difference to millions of people every day.

• 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 and 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 DVLA.

You will play a pivotal role in representing the Agency at Magistrates’ Court(s) as a Prosecutor for vehicle tax and insurance‑related offences. We will look to you to engage with customers to educate and encourage compliance for these offences. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a role which is varied, where no two days are the same. This can be a challenging yet rewarding role, ensuring road safety and that regulations are followed. You will have the chance to network and build relationships with various stakeholders such as the Police, Local Authorities and Trading Standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage vehicle enforcement cases at the prosecution stage.
• Verify facts and documents on DVLA systems to support decisions on whether to proceed to court.
• Communicate with customers through written correspondence, telephone calls and in person.
• Educate customers to ensure future compliance.
• Prepare cases for court, ensuring compliance with legislation and observing relevant timescales throughout prosecution.
• Present cases on behalf of the agency in magistrates’ court.
• Work with other enforcement agencies such as the police and Trading Standards when requested, assisting in operations that expose illegal practices amongst number plates. Support police in roadside operations to report non‑compliant plates and unlicensed vehicles.

Have you got experience within an enforcement or legal environment? Do you have the drive and dedication to help us combat vehicle crime and make UK roads safer for everyone?

Disability Confident Statement

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