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Government Recruitment Service; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contribution 28.97%

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

London Weighting allowance £4,000

Job summary

Government Recruitment Service in Ashby-de-la-Zouch is seeking an In-Use Regulation Scheme (IURS) Investigator Specialist to lead complex investigations in a safety-critical environment.

You will shape the regulatory framework, manage casework with government and enforcement partners, and deliver high-quality investigation reports while working with DVSA and CCAV teams.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering regulatory or investigative services in safety-critical, compliance, licensing, enforcement or transport environments.
• Led complex incident investigations, managed casework, produced evidence for regulatory reporting or legal proceedings.
• Skilled in using data, metrics and analytical tools to identify trends and inform operational decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implement the In-Use Regulation scheme for automated vehicles.
• Deliver the operational model and SOPs for the IURS, including incident triage, case management, escalations and closure.
• Support in-use reporting activities from ASDEs and NUiCOs, ensuring secure, compliant data flows and analytics.
• Act as Senior Investigation Officer on multi-disciplinary investigations, liaising with CVA, law enforcement, local authorities and investigators.
• Lead investigations, scope audits, conduct thorough investigations, testing and produce high-quality reports.
• Engage with DVSA and CCAV, other government bodies and partners on IURS service matters and delivery.
• Manage internal and external stakeholder relationships to meet DVSA and Civil Service expectations.

Skills

Regulatory investigations

Data analytics

Stakeholder management

Incident triage

Job description

Can you demonstrate experience delivering regulatory or investigative services within a safety-critical, compliance, licensing, enforcement, transport, or public safety environment?

Have you successfully led complex incident investigations, managed casework, and produced high-quality evidence to support regulatory reporting or legal proceedings?

Are you confident using data, metrics, and analytical tools to identify trends, inform operational decisions, and improve regulatory outcomes?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of improving safety, compliance, and public confidence. As part of a newly established role, you'll help shape the future direction of the function, working alongside skilled professionals on high-profile and impactful work. The team values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where you can influence outcomes, develop your expertise, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

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.

Shape the future of transport in the UK. Join DVSA’s Connected and Automated Mobility Services (CAMS) team and play a key role in regulating the safe use of self-driving vehicles on Britain’s roads. As an In-Use Regulation Service (IURS) Investigation Specialist, you’ll lead complex investigations, influence the development of a pioneering regulatory framework, and work with government, industry, and enforcement partners. This is a unique opportunity to help deliver the future of road safety in a dynamic and high-profile environment

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

• Support the development and implement the In-Use Regulation scheme for automated vehicles.
• Support the delivery of the operational model and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the IURS, including incident triage, case management, escalations, and closure.
• Support in‑use reporting activities from Authorised Self Driving Entities (ASDEs) and No-User-in-Charge Operators (NUiCOs), working with DVSA Digital partners to maintain secure, compliant data flows and analytics.
• Act as Senior Investigation Officer on multi‑disciplinary incident investigations (from traffic infractions to serious collisions), liaising with the Vehicle Certification Agency (CVA), law enforcement, local authorities, and statutory investigators.
• Undertake and lead on investigations where the business dictates. This will include scoping the investigation/audit, conducting full and thorough investigations in‑line with legislation and internal procedures, carrying out testing, and production of quality investigation reports.
• Act as DVSA’s the IURS subject matter expert with the Department for Transport (DfT)/Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Senior Investigation Manager (Post Collison lead) IURS Investigation Specialist; 2025 01 19 v1 (CCAV), VCA, local authorities, operators, and other government bodies on IURS service matters and joint delivery.
• Manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders in order to meet the expectations and values of DVSA and the Civil Service.
• Liaise with other Government Departments and Police Forces where their involvement in investigations is required and to facilitate the effective flow of intelligence within the law enforcement community.

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.

You can be based at any of the above locations, however if your chosen location is Yeading/Uxbridge please note:

This role is being advertised in Uxbridge, however the contractual base will be Yeading.

While estates work is being carried out in Yeading all posts are being temporarily based at Uxbridge. Successful applicants will start with us at our Uxbridge location.

Please be aware that all employees will be required to work from the Yeading site once it reopens in 2028.

Employees based at Uxbridge will receive a London Weighting allowance of £4,000. This allowance will continue when the location moves to Yeading

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

CAMS In use Regulation Scheme (IURS) Investigator Specialist

Company: Government Recruitment Service Salary: £35,663 to £35,663 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch Job type: Permanent Posting date: 25 Sept 2026 Closing date: 11 Oct 2026

Summary

Can you demonstrate experience delivering regulatory or investigative services within a safety-critical, compliance, licensing, enforcement, transport, or public safety environment?

Have you successfully led complex incident investigations, managed casework, and produced high-quality evidence to support regulatory reporting or legal proceedings?

Are you confident using data, metrics, and analytical tools to identify trends, inform operational decisions, and improve regulatory outcomes?

If so, we’d love to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team at the forefront of improving safety, compliance, and public confidence. As part of a newly established role, you'll help shape the future direction of the function, working alongside skilled professionals on high-profile and impactful work. The team values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering a supportive environment where you can influence outcomes, develop your expertise, and make a meaningful contribution from day one.

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.

Shape the future of transport in the UK. Join DVSA’s Connected and Automated Mobility Services (CAMS) team and play a key role in regulating the safe use of self-driving vehicles on Britain’s roads. As an In-Use Regulation Service (IURS) Investigation Specialist, you’ll lead complex investigations, influence the development of a pioneering regulatory framework, and work with government, industry, and enforcement partners. This is a unique opportunity to help deliver the future of road safety in a dynamic and high-profile environment

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

• Support the development and implement the In-Use Regulation scheme for automated vehicles.
• Support the delivery of the operational model and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the IURS, including incident triage, case management, escalations, and closure.
• Support in‑use reporting activities from Authorised Self Driving Entities (ASDEs) and No‑User‑in‑Charge Operators (NUiCOs), working with DVSA Digital partners to maintain secure, compliant data flows and analytics.
• Act as Senior Investigation Officer on multi‑disciplinary incident investigations (from traffic infractions to serious collisions), liaising with the Vehicle Certification Agency (CVA), law enforcement, local authorities, and statutory investigators.
• Undertake and lead on investigations where the business dictates. This will include scoping the investigation/audit, conducting full and thorough investigations in‑line with legislation and internal procedures, carrying out testing, and production of quality investigation reports.
• Act as DVSA’s the IURS subject matter expert with the Department for Transport (DfT)/Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles Senior Investigation Manager (Post Collison lead) IURS Investigation Specialist; 2025 01 19 v1 (CCAV), VCA, local authorities, operators, and other government bodies on IURS service matters and joint delivery.
• Manage relationships with all internal and external stakeholders in order to meet the expectations and values of DVSA and the Civil Service.
• Liaise with other Government Departments and Police Forces where their involvement in investigations is required and to facilitate the effective flow of intelligence within the law enforcement community.

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.

You can be based at any of the above locations, however if your chosen location is Yeading/Uxbridge please note:

This role is being advertised in Uxbridge, however the contractual base will be Yeading.

While estates work is being carried out in Yeading all posts are being temporarily based at Uxbridge. Successful applicants will start with us at our Uxbridge location.

Please be aware that all employees will be required to work from the Yeading site once it reopens in 2028.

Employees based at Uxbridge will receive a London Weighting allowance of £4,000. This allowance will continue when the location moves to Yeading

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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