Peter Hearn

Biography
Peter Hearn became Chief Operating Officer for the Office of the Traffic Commissioner in October 2024.
Peter was previously the Director of Driver ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Peter previously held positions at the Vehicle and Operator ÌìÃÀÓ°Ôº Agency, including:
- Scheme Management and External Relations Director
- Head of Planning and Policy in operational management
- Area Manager
- Vehicle Examiner
Chief Operating Officer, Office of the Traffic Commissioner
The Chief Operating Officer is responsible for:
- leading and developing colleagues in the Office of the Traffic Commissioner
- supporting the Senior Traffic Commissioner, Traffic Commissioners and their deputies
- improving relationships with stakeholders, including the devolved administrations of Scotland and Wales
- making sure the Traffic Commissioners’ statutory responsibilities are fully considered when policy is being developed by the Department for Transport
Previous roles in government
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Director of Operations (North), DVSA
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Acting Director of Operations (North), DVSA
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Acting Director of Operations, DVSA