CBT Approvals & Decision Officer

469050 CBT Approvals & Decision Officer

Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Apply before 11:55 pm on Tuesday 14th July 2026

📍 Location: Nottingham (This role is suitable for hybrid working)

💷 Salary: £26,607 – A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

🕘️ Contract Type: Permanent – Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time

🏆️ Available Positions: 1

This team plays a vital role in ensuring processes run smoothly, supporting the organisation through efficient coordination, clear communication, and accurate handling of information. Working in a fast-paced environment, the department collaborates across multiple levels, providing guidance and maintaining high standards when dealing with policy, compliance, and internal procedures. The team is detail-oriented and committed to delivering a reliable and professional service, ensuring both colleagues and stakeholders are supported effectively.

The role supports the registration and oversight of Approved Training Bodies (ATBs) and instructors, ensuring all activities are accurately recorded on TARS (Testing and Registration System). It involves managing allocated training providers, handling registration processes, and making recommendations on approvals or removals. The postholder works closely with enforcement teams on compliance, site inspections, and industry standards, while also contributing to regulatory oversight. In addition, the role provides administrative support to the Motorcycle Registers Manager, including work related to the Enhanced Rider Scheme.

Top Responsibilities

processing all applications for ATBs, instructors and dealing with all related queries
obtaining representations from instructors and making recommendations to the CBT Registrar for both refusal and removal decision
dealing with notification of instructors driving convictions and issue appropriate warnings or referrals
assisting ATBs by providing guidance to ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements including compiling data from DL196 returns.

For more information on the role and responsibilities please see the full job advert on CS Jobs using the link provided.

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:

Excellent organisational and administrative skills
Able to communicate effectively with individuals, across teams and at various levels
Ability to interpret regulation and legislation.
Good knowledge of IT systems, particularly Word, Excel and Email applications with associated keyboard skills

How to Apply

👉 Read the full description and apply here: https://bit.ly/3Rn7a5a

This vacancy closes at 23:55 on Tuesday 14^th July 2026