Location: Various Locations Available – full list below (Hybrid)
Salary: £34,233 - £38,289
National - £34,233
London - £38,289
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time
As a successful MOT Enforcement Delivery Casework Specialist, you will be a warrant card holder and investigate MOT test fraud where it is reported or detected. You will lead high-level and complex investigations alongside front line delivery teams to tackle the serious/serially non-compliant MOT centres. You may also be required to be the decision officer where immediate cessation action is required against testers or MOT centres under DVSA’s compliance regime.
Top Responsibilities
* You may be required to act as the Senior Investigating Officer (SIO) for serious/serially non-compliance MOT cases acting as a focal point for the collection and evaluation of evidence.
* You will lead the planning, preparing, and managing of serious/ serially non-compliant investigations to ensure all reasonable lines of enquiry are followed.
* You will ensure full compliance with all relevant legislation, during initial activity through to the case management (for example road traffic legislation as well as the data protection regs, investigation regulations such as CPIA, PACE or Common Law in Scotland.
* Responsible for identifying and applying different approaches and methodologies to support investigations.
* Provide the department manager with regular updates and progress reports for cases they are managing or are involved with.
* You will liaise with other government departments and Police Forces where their involvement in the work would be beneficial to the end outcome of protecting citizens.
Benefits
Being part of our brilliant Civil Service means you will have access to a wide range of fantastic benefits:
* 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).
* 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.
* Flexible working options where we encourage a great work-life balance.
About you
To be successful in this role you will need to have the following experience:
* Knowledge of the MOT scheme
* Knowledge of road traffic enforcement
* Knowledge & experience in managing & investigating cases to tight deadlines
* Demonstrable knowledge & experience of conducting interviews under caution (PACE or Common Law)
In addition to these, you have excellent communication skills in varying circumstances and have the ability to deal with conflicting situations. You are a confident person who enjoys building solid working relationships at all levels. You enjoy working with others in a collaborative way, to achieve a common goal. You are adaptable and flexible, adjusting to the requirements and strategic direction of the business.
If not already held, applicants will need to demonstrate a willingness to work towards an Advanced Professional Certificate in Investigative Practice at Level 7 when in post.
Full list of locations is as follows - Aberdeen, Atherton, Ayr, Bangor (Gwynedd), Bedford, Birmingham, Blackburn, Bristol, Burgess Hill, Burton-upon-Trent, Cambridge, Carlisle, Darlington, Dartford, Dundee, Enfield, Exeter, Fareham, Farnborough, Gateshead, Gillingham (Kent), Glasgow, Gloucester, Herne Bay, Hull, Inverness, Ipswich, Kettering, Kirkcaldy, Leicester, Lincoln, Manchester, Musselburgh, Newport (Gwent), Norwich, Oxford, Peterborough, Plymouth, Rotherham, Scunthorpe, Shrewsbury, St Helens, Swansea, Swindon, Taunton, Uxbridge, Wakefield, Wolverhampton
How to Apply
👉 Read the full job description and apply at Civil Service Jobs using the link provided.
This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Sunday 20th July