Deployment and ADI officer
| Posting date: | 08 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,607 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| Company: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 464836/1 |
Summary
Can you effectively organise schedules and ensure operations run smoothly?
Have you supported teams by managing changes and resolving day-to-day challenges?
Are you reliable, well-organised, and able to work confidently in a fast-paced environment?
If so, we’d love to hear from you!
DVSA plays a vital role in ensuring driving tests are delivered efficiently and consistently across the country. In this role, you will support driving examiners by managing schedules, coordinating cover where necessary, and maintaining accurate operational records. Working closely with the Operational Management team, you will contribute to achieving performance targets, reducing waiting times for customers, and ensuring examiner deployment is planned and managed in a cost-effective and efficient manner.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:
DVSA roles: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency - Department for Transport Careers
This role supports the efficient delivery of driving tests across the UK. You will work closely with driving examiners to coordinate schedules, arrange appropriate cover, and ensure operational records are accurate and up to date. In collaboration with the Operational Management team, you will contribute to achieving performance targets, minimising customer waiting times, and supporting the effective and economical deployment of examiners.Your responsibilities will include, but aren’t limited to:
1. Ensure consistent availability of test slots across all test centres, meeting the Agency’s targets on waiting times
2. Apply sound judgement when deciding whether to cover or cancel appointments, particularly in situations where decisions must be made at short notice.
3. Maintain up-to-date and accurate records for driving examiners, Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs), and test centres across internal systems.
4. Encourage open and regular communication within the team to keep everyone aligned and working together.
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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