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Compliance Officer – DVLA | £32,027 Salary | 6 Vacancies

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) has confirmed that it does not hold a UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship licence. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

The DVLA is recruiting 6 Compliance Officers in Swansea, Wales, offering a permanent Civil Service position with flexible working options, a generous pension and opportunities to develop technical expertise in vehicle certification.

This opportunity could suit candidates with experience assessing information, making evidence-based decisions, managing competing priorities and communicating with customers or stakeholders.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Compliance Officer
  • Employer: Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA)
  • Salary: £32,027 per year
  • Grade: Executive Officer (EO)
  • Job Reference: 483150
  • Number of Vacancies: 6
  • Location: Swansea, Wales
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working Hours: 37 hours per week for full-time roles
  • Part-Time Option: Available, with a minimum commitment of 30 hours per week
  • Working Pattern: Full-time, part-time, job share and flexible working
  • Work Arrangement: Hybrid working, with at least 60% of working time spent at the designated workplace or another work location as required
  • Closing Date: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11:55 pm

About the Role

The successful candidates will join a team responsible for reviewing vehicle manufacturers’ applications and checking whether vehicles and components comply with the relevant automotive legislation.

You will help assess applications against United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), Great Britain and UK (Northern Ireland) standards. Your work will support decisions on Type Approval Certificates, helping ensure that certification applications are processed accurately and within required timescales.

The role involves working with colleagues and manufacturers, managing competing priorities and maintaining accurate records. You will also develop your technical knowledge while contributing to the team’s performance and service standards.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

  • Assessing vehicle Type Approval applications against relevant legislative and technical standards.
  • Making evidence-based decisions on approval applications.
  • Developing your knowledge of vehicle certification requirements.
  • Managing workloads to meet deadlines and performance targets.
  • Working with colleagues to prioritise applications and meet business needs.
  • Communicating with manufacturers and applicants to clarify information and resolve queries.
  • Maintaining accurate records on the relevant systems to support audit requirements.
  • Supporting performance, conduct and attendance procedures when required, including acting as an Investigating or Decision Officer.

Essential Experience and Skills

Applicants should demonstrate experience in the following areas:

  • Assessing detailed information and making decisions against established standards or requirements.
  • Organising and prioritising workloads to meet deadlines and performance targets.
  • Communicating effectively with customers and stakeholders to clarify information and resolve queries.
  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, maintaining accurate records and contributing to shared objectives.

The recruitment process will assess your experience alongside the Civil Service behaviours listed below.

Civil Service Behaviours

Candidates will be assessed against these behaviours at interview:

  • Delivering at Pace
  • Managing a Quality Service
  • Leadership

Salary, Pension and Benefits

In addition to the annual salary of £32,027, the DVLA offers a range of Civil Service benefits, including:

  • Civil Service pension: Employer contribution of 28.97%, stated as approximately £9,278 annually.
  • Annual leave: 25 days, increasing by one day for each year of service up to 30 days.
  • Public holidays: Eight bank holidays plus an additional privilege day for the King’s birthday.
  • Flexible working: Options designed to support work-life balance.
  • Career development: Opportunities for professional development and relevant qualifications, potentially funded by the department.
  • Staff discounts: Access to a staff discount portal.
  • Employee support: A confidential, 24-hour Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Inclusive workplace: Access to staff communities and a diverse working environment.

Visa Sponsorship and Right to Work

Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this vacancy.

The DVLA explicitly states that it does not hold a UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker sponsor licence and cannot sponsor individuals under the Skilled Worker route.

Applicants must already have the appropriate permission to work in the UK. If you are applying from outside the UK and require employer-sponsored permission to take up the position, this vacancy is not suitable for that route.

Application and Selection Process

The recruitment process will consist of two stages.

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Stage 1: CV and Personal Statement

Applicants must submit:

  • A CV, with no specified word limit.
  • A personal statement of up to 1,000 words.

Your personal statement should provide evidence of your experience in assessing detailed information, making evidence-based decisions, managing workloads, communicating with stakeholders, working collaboratively and maintaining accurate records.

The sift is scheduled to take place during the week commencing 2 November 2026.

Stage 2: Interview

Shortlisted candidates will attend an in-person interview at the DVLA office on Longview Road, Morriston, Swansea.

The interview will assess the three Civil Service behaviours and relevant experience. Interviews are scheduled to begin on 17 November 2026.

A 12-month reserve list will also be held, which may be used to fill further suitable opportunities.

Additional Requirements

  • Successful applicants must undergo a basic criminal record check and the relevant baseline personnel security standard checks.
  • External applicants and employees of accredited non-departmental public bodies will be subject to a social media check covering publicly available online activity.
  • The role is broadly open to applicants who meet the Civil Service nationality requirements and the necessary right-to-work conditions.
  • Welsh-language skills may be useful but are not essential. The application and assessment process will be conducted in English.
  • Reasonable adjustments are available for applicants who need support during recruitment.

How to Apply

To review the complete vacancy details and submit your application, visit the official Civil Service Jobs website:

Application deadline: Sunday, 1 November 2026, at 11:55 pm.

For vacancy-related enquiries, contact the DVLA OCSD Recruitment Team at ocsdrecruitment@dvla.gov.uk.

Source: Official Civil Service Jobs vacancy, Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, reference 483150. Applicants should check the official advert for any updates before applying.

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